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    Classic Egg Salad

    Published: Mar 6, 2022 · Updated: Feb 12, 2023 by Mindy Boyd

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    The prefect simple and easy Classic Egg Salad recipe!

    Classic Egg Salad features just 6 ingredients; eggs, mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and chives.

    We love a good egg salad sandwich for a couple of reasons. Number one, it is tasty! And number two, eggs are nutritional.

     

    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

    According to WebMD – “One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids”.

    “The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin.”

    Classic Egg Salad is also a good way to use up those Easter Eggs!

     

    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

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    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

    What kind of mustard should you use to make Classic Egg Salad?

    That is a great question!

    I use my favorite brand of grainy Dijon mustard.

    You could use your favorite brand of Dijon mustard, grainy or not.

    Regular mustard is also a great choice.

    Or, if you have kids (or adults) that don’t like mustard you could leave it out altogether.

     

     

    I have found that some people despise mustard.

    I have an adult child like that. 

    She does not, has not, and never will like it.

    It’s just that simple. 

     

     

    I have always liked it. 

    In fact, it is all I eat on a corn dog.

    Lee will eat ketchup and/or mustard on a corn dog, but I am a mustard only kind of gal.

     

     

    To make hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel:

    Put eggs in a saucepan and fill with water about an inch or so over the eggs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a gentle rolling boil and cook for 13 minutes then place the eggs in an ice bath for 5 minutes. Gently crack the egg a few times on the counter so that most of the shell is cracked.

    I researched this and I make them the same way The Pioneer Woman makes hers. The only difference is that she adds her eggs into the water after it boils and I put mine in the water before I boil it.

     

    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

    I have learned that if your eggs are old they are more likely to stick to the shell.

    I know this for a fact because when I made this batch of hard boiled eggs I used 2 from the dozen I had in the fridge for a couple of weeks and 6 form a new dozen.

    Well guess what?

    I had two that didn’t peel as easily as the other 6, I am convinced these 2 were the older eggs.

     

    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

    Some other sandwich ideas:

    Copycat Panera Turkey Avocado BLT

    Grilled Turkey Avocado Ranch Cream Cheese Sandwich

    Copycat Arby’s Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad

    The Best Turkey BLT

     

    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

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    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

    Classic Egg Salad

    Mindy Boyd
    Classic Egg Salad sandwich features mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 sandwiches

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl until combined.
    • Serve on your favorite bread with lettuce, if desired.

    Notes

    See instructions in post above on how to boil eggs that are easy to peel. 

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 379mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword classic egg salad, easy lunch recipe, kid-friendly lunch recipe
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    How to make a Classic Egg Salad sandwich with mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, salt pepper and chives. An easy, simple and quick recipe.

     

     

     

     

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