Egg salad is a classic sandwich filling that is perfect for any time of the day. It's easy to make and is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. This recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare egg salad.
Ingredients
To make this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Eggs
When making this recipe, it's important to use large eggs. They are perfect for boiling and will give you the right amount of egg salad for your sandwich.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is the base of this egg salad recipe. It's important to use a good quality mayonnaise to get the best flavor.
Dijon Mustard
Dijon mustard is a key ingredient in this recipe. It adds a tangy flavor that complements the eggs perfectly.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice adds a fresh and zesty flavor to the egg salad. It's important to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Salt and Pepper
Salt and pepper are used to season the egg salad. Be sure to taste the salad before adding more salt and pepper.
Chives
Chives add a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the egg salad. Be sure to chop them finely before adding them to the salad.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make the perfect egg salad:
Place the eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool.
Once the eggs are cool, peel them and chop them into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Add the chopped eggs and chives to the bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
This egg salad recipe makes 4 servings. Here is the approximate nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 200
Protein: 11g
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 300mg
Calories
This egg salad recipe is relatively low in calories, making it a great choice for a quick and healthy lunch.
Protein
Eggs are a great source of protein, and this recipe contains 11g of protein per serving.
Fat
Mayonnaise is the main source of fat in this recipe, but it's important to use a good quality mayonnaise to get the best flavor.
Carbohydrates
This recipe is relatively low in carbohydrates, making it a great choice for those on a low-carb diet.
Fiber
There is no fiber in this recipe, but you could add some chopped celery or onion for extra fiber.
Sugar
This recipe contains only 1g of sugar per serving, making it a healthy choice for those watching their sugar intake.
Sodium
This recipe contains 300mg of sodium per serving, which is relatively low compared to many other sandwich fillings. If you are watching your sodium intake, you could reduce the amount of salt in the recipe or use a low-sodium mayonnaise.