Are you ready to transform that plain ol’ carton of eggs into a creamy, dreamy egg salad that’ll make your taste buds dance? Put on your chef’s hat and let’s get cracking! Here’s a recipe that’s not only delicious but also as easy as pie. Well, easier, because we’re not baking here! Let’s dive right into the world of egg salad magic.
Classic Egg Salad
Feast your eyes on this glorious egg salad, perfect for sandwiches, on top of a bed of greens, or, let’s be real, straight from the bowl. Who needs utensils anyway? Just don’t forget to share or your friends might label you as a ‘salad hog’!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or green onions if you’re fancy)
- Optional: lettuce leaves for serving
- Optional: paprika for a little flair
Instructions
- First, let’s get those eggs boiled! Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Boil over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes. When time’s up, transfer them to an ice water bath. This ensures easy peeling and prevents a funky green ring around the yolk!
- Once the eggs are cool, peel the shells off. If they start playing hard to get, just rub them gently under running water—voila, they’re naked and ready to party!
- Chop the peeled eggs into bite-sized pieces, just don’t get too carried away and create egg confetti!
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk it up like you’re auditioning for a cooking show!
- Add the chopped eggs and chives to the mayo mixture. Stir gently because we want to keep those eggs chunky, not a mushy mess. Chuckle at how simple this is!
- Now taste your masterpiece! Adjust seasoning if necessary, because we all have different flavor preferences. Don’t be shy; add some paprika if you want to impress!
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or scoop some on your favorite bread. Get creative; the sky’s the limit! Spread the happiness of your egg salad to your willing taste testers or keep it all to yourself—we won’t judge!
And there you have it—your own classic egg salad recipe! It’s creamy, zesty, and ridiculously easy to make. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or a quick dinner. Now, go show those eggs who’s boss!
