5 from 21 votes
Classic Egg Salad
Classic Egg Salad combines chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like tarragon, along with celery and red onion for crunch. This creamy and mildly tangy salad is a traditional preparation, relying on the balance of acidity and texture. The egg salad is best chilled for at least an hour to blend the flavors fully before serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 large egg
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery , minced
- 1/4 cup red onion , minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons tarragon , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a large pot with cold water covering them by 1 inch and bring the water to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid, turn off the heat and let sit for 8 minutes before removing the eggs and placing in ice water then peeling.
- Chop the eggs then add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well, refrigerating for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Chill the egg salad for at least one hour to enhance flavor integration.
- Use fresh tarragon and lemon juice for better aroma and brightness.
- Peel eggs after cooling in ice water to make handling easier and prevent green yolk tint.
- The salad keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
339mg
(113%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Potassium
182mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
565IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2.2mg
(2%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 339mg | 113% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.