Easy Egg Salad
This quick and easy egg salad is perfect for busy days or whenever you need a fast, inexpensive, delicious, and filling meal!
Servings: 2 (about ¾ cup each)
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs $2.68*
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise $0.15**
- 1 Tbsp dill relish $0.08***
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard $0.02
- ¼ tsp lemon juice $0.01
- ⅛ tsp salt $0.02
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02
Instructions
- Add the eggs to a saucepot and cover with water. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat on to high. Bring the water up to a full boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat off and let the eggs sit in the hot water (lid on) for 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes in the hot water, transfer the eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water until cool. Peel the eggs then chop them into ½-inch pieces.
- Add the chopped egg to a bowl along with the mayonnaise, Dijon, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, mashing some of the egg yolk into the dressing as you stir.
- Taste and adjust the ingredients to your liking. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Notes
*In this recipe, I boil my eggs using my tried-and-tested hard boiled eggs method. The trick is to make sure your water comes to a full boil before turning the heat off and steaming the eggs.
**I always make my egg salad with mayo, and I use a decent amount here for an ultra creamy texture. I have swapped in 3 Tbsp mashed avocado before, and it was delicious, just a little fresher in flavor and obviously greener. Plain Greek yogurt also works, but it makes the salad tangier and not quite as rich. If you want to lighten this recipe up without changing the texture too much, do 1½ Tbsp mayo and 1½ Tbsp Greek yogurt.
***You can also use your favorite type of relish, but keep in mind the flavor will turn out different.
Storage: This is a small batch recipe, but if you do have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. I serve it cold straight from the fridge and give it a quick stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cups | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g