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A bowl of fresh egg salad, ready to be served or eaten.

Best way to grow the perfect Egg Salad in 3 stepsEgg Salad

This recipe provides a simple yet delicious way to prepare egg salad, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by one inch; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Mixing
  1. Drain and cool the cooked eggs in an ice bath, then peel and chop them coarsely. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and green onion, mixing well.
Seasoning & Serving
  1. Season the egg salad with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately or chill for later use.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce. This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings. Best served chilled.