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Cajun Egg Salad

A zesty twist on classic egg salad featuring bold Cajun spices, crunchy celery, and sliced green onions.

10 minEasyServes 3240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Louisiana hot sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 tsp Louisiana hot sauce until smooth.

  2. 2

    Gently fold in 6 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 finely diced celery stalk, and 2 stalks sliced green onions.

  3. 3

    Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Cajun Egg Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cajun Egg Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 3. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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