5.0 from 3 votes
Egg Salad (Quick and Easy)
This easy egg salad recipe is made with creamy mayo, Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and more! Serve it in a sandwich, or a simple lettuce wrap.
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large celery rib finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons Dill
Instructions
- Peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Set the whites aside and put the yolks into a medium bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to the bowl and mash everything together with a potato masher.
- Cut the egg whites into small, 1/4-inch pieces and add the whites into the egg yolk mixture. Next, add in the celery, dill and mix gently until incorporated. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes, and up to 1 day ahead of time.
- Just before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve over a bed of lettuce or on croissants or bread for sandwiches.
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Notes
- Storage: Egg salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours, but will last for up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
469mg
(156%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
671IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 469mg | 156% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 671IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.