Classic Egg Salad: The Best Quick & Simple Lunch
Classic Egg Salad – The Perfect Quick & Simple Lunch
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs – hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (or Dijon for more tang)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped celery
- Green onions
- Fresh dill
- Paprika
- Pickle relish
- Avocado
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, cool, and peel.
- Mash the eggs with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky or smooth.
- Combine eggs, mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add more mayo or mustard for desired creaminess and tang.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Great for meal prep and family lunches.
- Can be served in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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