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Egg Salad

A white and blue serving bowl of classic egg salad topped with green onion.

This quick and easy classic egg salad recipe makes the perfect snack or lunch!

Ingredients

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  • 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • ⅓ cup Mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

Hard Boiled Eggs

  1. Boil 2 quarts of water in a large sauce pan over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully lower 6 eggs into the water and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add 12 ice cubes into the water and allow it to return to a boil.
  4. Next, reduce the water to a simmer and cover and cook for 11 minutes. Drain the eggs and peel under cool running water.

Make Easy Egg Salad

  1. Using two knives, chop 6 hard boiled eggs in a medium bowl to your desired consistency.
  2. Add ⅓ cup mayo, 1 Tablespoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  3. Serve as a sandwich or a dip for your bread and crackers.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.