Old Fashioned Egg Salad Recipe
A classic recipe for Old Fashioned Egg Salad that is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches or as a standalone dish. This simple recipe combines hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and zesty red onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Egg Salad:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
For Serving (Optional):
- Bread of choice
Instructions
- Hard Boil the Eggs: Start by placing the eggs in a pot and covering them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the eggs cook for 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool.
- Prepare the Eggs: Peel and lightly mash the cooled eggs in a bowl, leaving some texture.
- Mix in the Other Ingredients: Combine the eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, dill, celery, red onion, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning or creaminess by adding more mayo if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the egg salad on its own or as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread.
Notes
- You can customize the salad by adding ingredients like chopped pickles, capers, or parsley.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
Keywords: old fashioned egg salad, classic egg salad, egg salad sandwich
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