Egg Salad with a Twist
Elevate your classic lunchtime favorite with this irresistibly flavorful "Egg Salad with a Twist"! Packed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a refreshing crunch from finely diced celery, this recipe goes the extra mile by incorporating vibrant red onion, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a citrusy kick. The secret ingredient? A hint of smoky paprika that adds a bold depth of flavor, setting this egg salad apart from the rest. Perfectly easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this protein-packed dish is versatile enough to serve on crusty bread, with crackers, or tucked into crisp lettuce leaves for a gluten-free option. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or whipping up a quick appetizer, this creative take on egg salad guarantees to impress your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0 as desired bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water until the water reaches about 1 inch above the eggs.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
Step 3
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely, about 5 minutes. Peel the eggs and chop them into small cubes.
Step 4
Finely dice the celery stalk and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Gently mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 7
Serve the egg salad chilled or at room temperature with bread, crackers, or on lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
Step 8
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 450.1 grams (450.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 986 |
| Total Fat 75.80g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat 13.60g | 68% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 1176mg | 392% |
| Sodium 2142mg | 93% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.30g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.10g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 4.00g | |
| Protein 41.50g | 83% |
| Vitamin D 246IU | 1230% |
| Calcium 214mg | 16% |
| Iron 7mg | 38% |
| Potassium 608mg | 13% |
Source of Calories