Salada de Ovo
Bright, creamy, and packed with vibrant flavor, Salada de Ovo is a classic egg salad recipe with a Brazilian twist. Perfectly boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with the tangy creaminess of mayonnaise, a hint of yellow mustard, and the crunch of finely diced red onion and celery. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while a splash of lemon juice balances the richness with a zesty kick. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is a must-try for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or picnic side dish. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, protein-packed treat that’s both simple and satisfying. Keywords: Egg salad recipe, Brazilian egg salad, easy lunch recipe, Salada de Ovo, protein-packed side dish, fresh parsley egg salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 piece celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes.
While the eggs are cooking, finely chop the red onion and celery, and set them aside.
After the 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath or a bowl of cold water to cool for at least 5 minutes or until they are easy to handle.
Peel the eggs under running cold water and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, finely chopped onion, and celery.
Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the salad for a burst of color and freshness.
Taste the egg salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the salada de ovo chilled as a part of your favorite sandwich, on lettuce leaves, or enjoy as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 283 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4% | |
*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.
