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Homestyle Egg Salad

Creamy Homestyle Egg Salad for Classic Sandwich Lovers

This Homestyle Egg Salad is creamy, tangy, and simple, making it perfect for sandwiches and any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Salad
  • 6 pieces Eggs hard boiled
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup Celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion or Green Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or parsley if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard or Dijon for a gourmet touch
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar omit for a less sweet salad
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hard Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Ice Bath Cooling: Prepare an ice bath. Transfer eggs to ice bath for 5 minutes to cool.
  3. Shell and Chop the Eggs: Peel eggs, rinse and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: In a bowl with the chopped eggs, add mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, dill, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  5. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Stir the egg salad and serve on toasted bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, consume on the same day or within three days. Modify ingredients for personal taste.

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