Creamy Egg Salad with Dill and Dijon Recipe
This classic Egg Salad recipe features creamy, flavorful chopped eggs mixed with light mayonnaise, celery, dill, and a blend of seasonings. Perfect for sandwiches or as a protein-packed snack, this easy-to-make salad is ready in just 22 minutes and serves four.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Eggs and Salad
- 8 hard-boiled eggs (see note 1)
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise (or full fat will work, see note 2)
- 1 celery stalk, diced small
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt (see note 3)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them completely with water. Bring the water to a roaring boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes to cook through.
- Cool and peel: Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water and let them cool for 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier. Peel the eggs carefully once cooled.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Chop the egg whites finely and place them aside. In a separate small bowl, mash the yolks and whisk together with mayonnaise, diced celery, dill weed, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture is creamy and well combined. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Combine and serve: Gently fold the chopped egg whites into the creamy yolk mixture until evenly incorporated. Serve the egg salad on sandwich buns with lettuce and sliced tomatoes for a delicious meal or snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, make sure to not overcook to avoid green yolks and chalky texture.
- Using light mayonnaise reduces calories, but full-fat mayonnaise can be used for a richer flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste and dietary needs.
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