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The Best Classic & Creamy Egg Salad Recipe for Quick Lunches

A generous serving of creamy egg salad recipe, garnished with freshly chopped green chives, presented on a light plate.
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Make this classic egg salad recipe for a creamy, flavorful lunch. It uses hard-boiled eggs and simple seasonings, perfect for sandwiches or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the peeled hard-boiled eggs. You want some texture, so avoid mashing them completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, chives, and lemon juice.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, or the salad will become pasty.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. For the best flavor, cover the egg salad and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve on toasted bread for the best egg salad sandwich, with crackers, or in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of sweet pickle relish to the mix.
  • If you want a low-carb or keto egg salad, skip the bread and serve this protein-packed lunch on crisp lettuce leaves.
  • To make perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes before cooling in ice water.

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