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The Perfect Egg Salad
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped, or dill pickles
- ⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise or Japanese mayo
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 pinch paprika
Instructions
- Carefully add eggs to a large pot. Fill pot to cover eggs with cold water at least 1-inch above eggs.
- Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat. Let boil for 1 minute, then cover with lid and remove from heat. Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10-12 minutes. DO NOT LIFT OR REMOVE LID.
- Transfer eggs to a bowl filled with cold water and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Peel eggs and chop into quarters.
- Transfer chopped eggs to a medium-sized serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, celery, chopped herbs and a pinch of paprika. Taste test and adjust seasonings, if needed.
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Notes
- Tip: If you're preparing your salad the day before, hold off until the day of to add your dressing to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
377mg
(126%)
Sodium
678mg
(28%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 377mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.