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Simple Egg Salad Recipe
Make the best, yet simple egg salad recipe using just boiled eggs, a little mustard, mayo, onions, and celery. Sprinkle with seasoning to taste, and lunch is served!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 432 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise see notes
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped very finely
- salt & pepper
Serving suggestion: fresh bread, lettuce
Instructions
Boil the eggs
- Boil the eggs. This can be done easily in an instant pot, or on the stove top.
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For stovetop:
- Add the eggs to a large saucepan in a single layer, and cover with cold water, by about an inch.
- Turn the stove onto high and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes (set a timer).
- Remove immediately and place in a bowl filled with ice and water. Peel eggs and cool.
Make the Egg Salad
- Roughly chop the boiled and peeled eggs.
- Add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise (see notes), celery, onion and Dijon mustard to a large bowl and gently mix until well combined and you have the right consistency.
Season
- Add salt and pepper, and taste.
Chill
- Cover and refrigerate the egg salad for at least an hour before serving to allow it to set up and the flavors to blend.
Serve
- Serve on fresh bread with lettuce if desired.
Notes
- Add mayo by using half of the ¼ cup called for in the recipe. Continue adding until you get the consistency you enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
571mg
(190%)
Sodium
429mg
(18%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
859IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 571mg | 190% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 859IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.