Egg Salad Recipe
Our classic Egg Salad recipe is filled with so many delicious ingredients making it so flavorful! Whenever you make boiled eggs, be sure to try this salad because you won't regret it.
Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 7 eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp fresh parsley freshly minced
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp paprika heaping
- cayenne pepper pinch
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with as much water as needed to reach the bottom of a steamer basket. Heat the water on high heat until it boils. Gently place the eggs in the steamer basket. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook for 12–14 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Remove the cooked eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl full of ice water. Allow them to cool for 8 minutes. Remove, crack, and peel the eggs, then transfer them to a container and place them in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, shallot, celery, salt, celery salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Whisk until smooth.
- Using a fork, smash the cooled eggs in the container, then pour them into the mixing bowl. Toss until combined. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Egg salad is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Since it's made with mayonnaise, leftover egg salad should never be left at room temperature for long periods.
FREEZING is NOT RECOMMENDED, as the mayonnaise will separate, leading to a watery texture. For the freshest taste, stir the salad before serving to redistribute any moisture. If serving on toast or sandwiches, add it just before eating to keep the bread from getting soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
