Salada de Ovo
Bright, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful, Salada de Ovo is a classic egg salad recipe with a Brazilian twist. Featuring perfectly boiled eggs tossed with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, tangy yellow mustard, a splash of lemon juice, and finely chopped red onion and celery for a satisfying crunch, this dish is both comforting and refreshing. Fragrant fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while the seasoning is perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and black pepper. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled on crisp lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or as a delightful side at your next gathering. Perfect for meal prepping or quick lunches, Salada de Ovo is a go-to recipe for egg salad lovers seeking a flavorful upgrade!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 piece celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes.
Step 3
While the eggs are cooking, finely chop the red onion and celery, and set them aside.
Step 4
After the 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath or a bowl of cold water to cool for at least 5 minutes or until they are easy to handle.
Step 5
Peel the eggs under running cold water and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, finely chopped onion, and celery.
Step 7
Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 8
Chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the salad for a burst of color and freshness.
Step 9
Taste the egg salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Serve the salada de ovo chilled as a part of your favorite sandwich, on lettuce leaves, or enjoy as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (487.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 902.6 |
| Total Fat 74.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1176mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1943.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.3g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 219.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 706.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories