The Perfect Egg Salad

⏱️ 25 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Medium
American salad
The Perfect Egg Salad
Nutrition per Serving
233
Calories
13g
Protein
2g
Carbs
19g
Fat

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📝 Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped, or dill pickles)
  • 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise (or Japanese mayo)
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Carefully add eggs to a large pot. Fill pot to cover eggs with cold water at least 1-inch above eggs.
  2. 2Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat. Let boil for 1 minute, then cover with lid and remove from heat. Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10-12 minutes. DO NOT LIFT OR REMOVE LID.
  3. 3Transfer eggs to a bowl filled with cold water and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Peel eggs and chop into quarters.
  5. 5Transfer chopped eggs to a medium-sized serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Gently fold in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, celery, chopped herbs and a pinch of paprika. Taste test and adjust seasonings, if needed.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

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