Basic Egg Salad
Basic Egg Salad is creamy, tangy, and lightly crisp from celery and green onion, with a gentle Dijon kick. It’s the kind of classic you’ll crave for lunchtime sandwiches or picnic spreads, equally good on toasted bread or soft rolls. The yogurt and light mayo keep it fresh and balanced without feeling heavy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 7 days.
- 6
Place the peeled, hard-cooked eggs in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until finely chopped.
- 7
Stir in the yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 8
Add the celery and green onion (if using) and stir to combine.
- 9
Spread on your favorite bread, stuff into pita halves, or spoon onto your favorite salad greens.
- Calories 213.18 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.14 g High
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 316.68 mg High
- Sodium 238.32 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.66 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 82.6 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 296.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 81.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.43 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Basic Egg Salad is an American breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Dijon Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 213.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basic Egg Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Basic Egg Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basic Egg Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basic Egg Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
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