Mom's Egg Salad
Celebrate classic comfort with "Mom's Egg Salad," a timeless recipe that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Featuring perfectly boiled eggs, creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and the crisp crunch of celery and red onion, this egg salad strikes a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Seasoned with just the right touch of salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color, this dish is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, making it a go-to for quick lunches or light dinners. Serve it chilled as a hearty sandwich filling, a topping for crackers, or a savory side dish. Whether you're enjoying it on its own or with your favorite accompaniments, this nostalgic recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 piece celery stalk
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a medium-sized saucepan and cover them with water until they're submerged by about 1 inch.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the saucepan, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 9-12 minutes.
Step 3
While the eggs are cooking, finely chop the celery and red onion. Set aside.
Step 4
After the eggs are done cooking, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool for 5 minutes. This helps make peeling easier.
Step 5
Gently peel the eggs and roughly chop them into small pieces.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Step 7
Add the chopped eggs, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Fold everything together gently to avoid mashing the eggs too much.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt or pepper.
Step 9
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. This step is optional but recommended.
Step 10
Serve the egg salad chilled as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or as a side. Garnish with paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (519.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1320.0 |
| Total Fat 117.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 1233.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2074.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.5g | |
| Protein 37.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 207.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 632.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories