Description
This easy egg salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein, making it a staple for any lunchbox or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs by boiling them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Assemble ingredients while eggs cool by chopping the celery into small pieces.
- Mix the dressing in a medium bowl with mayonnaise, mustard (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the eggs by peeling and chopping them, then add to the dressing mixture.
- Combine the chopped celery into the egg mixture gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
This egg salad stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days when sealed in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 186mg