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Simple and Tasty 3-Ingredient Egg Salad Recipe for Quick Meals

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πŸ₯š Enjoy a protein-packed meal with this simple and tasty egg salad, perfect for any quick meal!
πŸ₯— Easy to make and incredibly versatile, it’s a classic dish ideal for sandwiches or a salad topping.

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6 large eggs at room temperature
ΒΌ cup finely diced red onion
ΒΌ cup mayonnaise (or part yogurt)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely diced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely diced fresh chives
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon capers

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and then reduce to a gentle simmer. Gently add the eggs using a skimmer.
2. Increase heat to bring water back to a boil and cook eggs for 12 minutes.
3. Prepare an ice water bath. Transfer eggs to the ice bath for at least 15 minutes.
4. Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into desired pieces.
5. In a bowl, combine chopped eggs, red onion, parsley, chives, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.

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Notes

πŸ₯š Boil the eggs ahead of time for convenience.
πŸ‹ Use fresh lemon juice to brighten and keep the salad fresh.
🌿 Customize with ingredients like avocado, curry powder, pickles, or hot sauce.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chilling: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 197 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 226 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 251 mg