Delicious classic egg salad recipe with hard-boiled eggs and simple mix-ins that's perfect for sandwiches or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
8largeeggs, cold
4cups cold water, plus more for boiling
4cupsice cubes
½cup(120ml)mayonnaise, use a Whole30-compliant mayo for Whole30
1tablespoon(15ml)dijon mustard
2teaspoons(10ml)lemon juice
¼cup(30g)celery, ¼" dice
1tablespoon(9g)red onion, minced
1teaspoonchopped chives
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Boil the Eggs - In a large pot, add enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Bring water to a low boil, around 200°F (93°C). Carefully place the eggs in the hot water, and boil for 30 seconds. Place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook on a low simmer for 12 minutes.
Chill the Eggs - In a medium bowl, add 4 cups of water and ice to make an ice bath. Once the eggs are done cooking, immediately transfer them to the ice bath and chill for 15 minutes.
Peel and Chop - Crack the shell and peel the cooled eggs. Use a chef’s knife to chop the hard-boiled eggs coarsely.
Mix - In a medium bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, chives, salt, and pepper—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Recipe Yield: About 2 cups
Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.