Easy Egg Salad with Fresh Herbs and Celery Recipe
This easy egg salad recipe keeps it simple and delicious, combining perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with creamy mayonnaise, fresh herbs, crunchy celery, and a hint of lemon juice. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, it’s customizable with your favorite herbs and mayo substitutes like Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Salad Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain or Greek yogurt (or homemade mayo)
- 1 medium-length celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives, parsley, or dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 to 2 inches. Heat over high heat until the water comes to a rolling boil. Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 30 seconds, then remove from heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 11 to 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: A minute before the eggs finish cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water. Transfer the eggs to the ice water using a slotted spoon and leave them to cool for at least 5 minutes or longer. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
- Prepare the eggs: Crack and peel the shells carefully. If peeling is difficult, return the eggs to the ice water for 5 more minutes and try again.
- Make the salad: Dice the peeled eggs into a bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Notes
- Storing: Store egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
- Egg size: This recipe uses large eggs; adjust cooking time if using medium or extra-large eggs.
- Mayo alternatives: Use plain or Greek yogurt as a substitute for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Optional: Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mustard for extra flavor if desired.
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