Description
A creamy and flavorful egg salad made with chopped hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon zest. This simple dish delivers a smooth texture with bright herbal notes and gentle spice, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a quick satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If preparing the eggs, bring a saucepan of water to a gentle boil and cook the eggs until the yolks are firm. Cool completely and peel.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Chop the hard boiled eggs into small even pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Gently fold the chopped eggs into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Continue mixing lightly so the dressing coats the eggs without breaking them down too much.
- Finishing Touches: Add the chopped chives and dill, then stir gently to distribute the herbs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with extra herbs or a light sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Notes
- Chill the egg salad for about 30 minutes before serving so the flavors blend together.
- If you prefer a creamier texture mash a small portion of the eggs into the dressing before folding in the rest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
Keywords: egg salad, classic egg salad, creamy egg salad recipe, easy egg salad