Classic Egg Salad
A creamy and flavorful egg salad made with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs eggs
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for at least 5 minutes, then peel and chop into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped chives if using, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh eggs and chill the salad before serving.