Simply Egg Salad
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly simple, this Simply Egg Salad recipe is a quick, classic dish perfect for lunch or a light meal. Made with just a handful of staple ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, creamy mayonnaise, zesty yellow mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this egg salad is elevated with finely chopped celery and green onion for added crunch and flavor. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s a fuss-free recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious—serve it on bread, crackers, or over crisp greens. Garnish with a pinch of paprika for an optional pop of color and a touch of smoky flavor. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this egg salad is a go-to recipe for busy weekdays or a picnic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and add enough water to cover them by about 1 inch.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 12 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for at least 5 minutes. This will make them easier to peel.
Peel the eggs under running water to remove the shells and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, chopped celery, and green onion to the bowl with the eggs.
Season with salt and black pepper, and stir everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve the egg salad immediately on bread, in a wrap, or over greens. Optionally, sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1176 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*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.
