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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
Calories 275
Course Eggs, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 380mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 581IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword egg salad, lunch
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