Description
This Classic Egg Salad Plate features a creamy, zesty filling that bursts with flavor in every bite. The smooth texture of the eggs is perfectly complemented by the crunch of fresh vegetables, creating a delightful contrast that is both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 6 large, hard-boiled and chopped
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup, preferably full-fat for creaminess
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon, for a tangy kick
- Celery: 1/4 cup, finely diced for crunch
- Red onion: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped for flavor
- Fresh dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped for freshness
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, to taste
Instructions
- Start by placing the hard-boiled eggs in a large mixing bowl and mash them gently with a fork until coarsely chopped.
- Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the eggs, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste, and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Notes
- This egg salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the egg salad mixture
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 370 milligrams
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