Description
Quick and creamy egg salad made with hard-boiled eggs, mayo, and fresh veggies. Perfect for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are still slightly warm for easier mixing.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, green onions, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, creating a cohesive blend.
- Mix until well combined, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Serve the egg salad on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling, providing a fresh and crisp base.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Avoid overmixing to keep the eggs chunky.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg