Egg Salad with a Twist
Elevate your classic lunchtime favorite with this irresistibly flavorful "Egg Salad with a Twist"! Packed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a refreshing crunch from finely diced celery, this recipe goes the extra mile by incorporating vibrant red onion, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a citrusy kick. The secret ingredient? A hint of smoky paprika that adds a bold depth of flavor, setting this egg salad apart from the rest. Perfectly easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this protein-packed dish is versatile enough to serve on crusty bread, with crackers, or tucked into crisp lettuce leaves for a gluten-free option. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or whipping up a quick appetizer, this creative take on egg salad guarantees to impress your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- as desired bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water until the water reaches about 1 inch above the eggs.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely, about 5 minutes. Peel the eggs and chop them into small cubes.
Finely dice the celery stalk and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Gently mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the egg salad chilled or at room temperature with bread, crackers, or on lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1176 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
