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Classic Egg Salad Recipe


  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and bright egg salad, perfect for a quick lunch or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 12 Hardboiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Shell all the hardboiled eggs.
  2. Cut each egg in half and place all yolks in a small bowl.
  3. Put all egg whites into a large bowl.
  4. Chop the egg whites into small pieces and return them to the large bowl.
  5. Smash the yolks with a fork until they are crumb fine.
  6. Add the mayonnaise and mustard to the mashed yolks and stir until smooth.
  7. Fold the yolk mix into the chopped egg whites until even.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve right away or cool and store in the fridge.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt or add mashed avocado.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 360mg

Keywords: egg salad, quick lunch, comforting recipe, classic recipe