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an egg salad sandwich

Delicious Egg Salad

Diana
Make your lunchtime more exciting with this flavorful egg salad. Customize it with your favorite additions and enjoy it in a wrap, sandwich, or salad!
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Servings 4 servings
Course Eggs, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the Eggs: Put the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Let stand for 12 minutes, then place in ice water and let them cool for 5 minutes.
    hard boiled eggs
  • Prepare the Eggs:  Peel the eggs and transfer them to a bowl. Chop or mash as desired.
    egg salad preparation with masher
  • Finish the Dish: Add the celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt if needed, or add more mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
    Egg salad preparations with mayo and vegetables.
  • Serve: Serve the egg salad in sandwiches or mound it on lettuce leaves for a lighter luncheon salad.
    Egg salad sandwich with lettuce.
Keyword egg salad, lunch
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