Egg Salad

Name: Egg Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1/4 tsp mustard; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy, tangy egg salad perfect for sandwiches or lettuce wraps. A classic, protein-packed lunch option.

10 minEasyServes 3250 cal/serving

AmericanSideNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 tsp mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, add 4 hard-boiled, chopped eggs.
2

Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise to the bowl and stir gently to begin combining.
3

Add 1/4 cup diced celery to the mixture.
4

Add 1/4 tsp mustard and stir to incorporate.
5

Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, adjusting to taste.
6

Using a fork, mix everything together until well combined but still maintaining some texture in the eggs.
7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
8

Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, on a bed of lettuce, or with crackers.

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Questions

How long does Egg Salad take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 7, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is Egg Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Egg Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Egg Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 3) has 2 g of carbohydrate in about 250 calories, with 10 g protein and 16 g fat, plus 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Egg Salad can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 7. Step 7 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 8 when you are ready to finish.

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