Description
Discover The Best Basic Egg Salad Recipe Ever! This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a fancy brunch, planning a picnic, or simply enjoying a quick and nutritious lunch. With its creamy texture and refreshing crunch from fresh herbs and vegetables, this egg salad elevates the classic recipe to new heights. It comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or last-minute gatherings. Customize it to your taste and enjoy it on croissant rolls, in lettuce wraps, or as a zesty dip with veggies. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large hard boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp minced shallots
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 1 1/2 tsp chives
- 3/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces in a mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, shallots, celery, chives, ground mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover tightly with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
- Serve on croissant rolls or as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg