Description
Creamy, classic, and quick to make, this egg salad is a comforting favorite perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on crisp lettuce for a lighter meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Bread or lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Fold in fresh chives if using, for extra color and flavor.
- Serve immediately on bread for a sandwich, or spoon onto lettuce leaves for a lighter, low-carb option.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in diced celery or pickles.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess.
- Great to make ahead; store covered in the fridge and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
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