Basil Egg Salad
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Basil Egg Salad
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Basil Egg Salad is a delicious and unique twist on a classic. Hard boiled eggs are combined with a garlic, lemon, and basil-infused mayonnaise for a flavorful sandwich or appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 6 large hard boiled eggs , peeled and cooled*
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon Diamond kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, basil, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
- Chop eggs to desired size (I prefer mine on the finely-chopped side). In a medium bowl, fold together chopped eggs and enough basil mayonnaise to your liking.** Season the egg salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve on toasted bread, rolls, or croissants with sliced tomato and spring greens. The salad is also delicious spread onto crackers, or made into cracker canapés, topped with a halved cherry tomato and a sprinkling of fresh basil for garnish.
Notes
- *Use your favorite method for hard boiling eggs for this recipe. See the Recipe FAQ's in the article above for Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions. I've provided an average cooking time at the top of the recipe card of 20 minutes (to account for pressurization, cooking, and pressure release if you're using the Instant Pot method), but times will vary by the method you choose.
- **I prefer a creamy egg salad, so I use most of the basil mayonnaise, usually only having a tablespoon or two leftover. If you prefer your egg salad to be drier, add less. Leftover mayonnaise is delicious on chicken or roast beef sandwiches, or even as a dip for French fries, so don't throw it away! The mayo keeps well, covered, in the refrigerator, for a few days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.333recipe
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
383mg
(128%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3generous sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.333recipe | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 383mg | 128% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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