Classic, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser, egg salad has been a staple at picnics, lunches, and light dinners for decades. While some may associate it with white-bread simplicity, egg salad is far from a one-note dish.
Classic Egg Salad
Ideal for the foodie looking for nostalgia and innovation, for the health-conscious seeking a nutritious and satisfying meal, and for the host or hostess who wants to please a crowd with minimal fuss. The paleo enthusiast will find this classic egg salad a delicious and versatile part of their culinary repertoire, offering a gentle compromise between tradition and dietary path.
It’s adaptable, a palette for personalization, and a nutritious addition to any meal. Served with a slice of Bread, its fine, but turn them into Egg Salad Sliders and you're talking something perfect for a picnic. Or, alternatively, stuff your classic egg salad into an avocado for an elevated meal.
Ingredients
Serves: 3 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- ½ bunch chives, chopped
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Classic Egg Salad
For perfect hard boiled eggs, place the eggs in a pot with cold water and gently bring to a boil. When the water boils, cover the pot, turn off the heat and let stand for exactly 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, drain the hot water and rinse with icy cold water for a minute to stop the cooking and prevent a grey ring from forming around the yolk.
Peel the eggs and place them in a bowl with the mayonnaise and mash together with a fork.
Season with salt and pepper and add the celery, chives and the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
More Side Dish Recipes
If you love side dishes as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe
- Paleo Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Slow-Cooked Garlic Artichokes
- Grilled Paprika Brussels Sprouts
- Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Bake
📖 Recipe
Classic Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- ½ bunch chives chopped
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For perfect hard boiled eggs, place the eggs in a pot with cold water and gently bring to a boil. When the water boils, cover the pot, turn off the heat and let stand for exactly 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, drain the hot water and rinse with icy cold water for a minute to stop the cooking and prevent a grey ring from forming around the yolk.6 large eggs
- Peel the eggs and place them in a bowl with the mayonnaise and mash together with a fork.3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Season with salt and pepper and add the celery, chives and the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.2 celery stalks, ½ bunch chives, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, A squeeze of lemon juice
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