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The Ultimate Creamy Egg Salad: Secrets for the Best Sandwich Filling

A generous open-faced egg salad recipe sandwich piled high on dark brown bread, garnished with fresh chives.
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Make the best creamy egg salad using this foolproof recipe. It balances texture and essential seasonings for a flavorful filling perfect for quick lunches, picnics, and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or green onion
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let the eggs stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  4. Peel the cooled eggs and chop them coarsely or mash them with a fork, depending on your preferred texture. For a creamier salad, mash more finely.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. This creates your tangy egg salad dressing.
  6. Add the chopped celery, chives (or green onion), and the chopped eggs to the dressing mixture.
  7. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain some texture.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch more salt or pepper.
  9. Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This is a high-CPC phrase: protein packed lunch.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise with cream cheese.
  • To achieve the best texture, do not overcook the eggs; aim for firm but slightly tender yolks.
  • Use this egg salad for simple sandwich filling, wraps, or as a protein packed lunch served with crackers.
  • For a low carb egg salad option, serve on lettuce cups instead of bread.

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