Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
Creamy, celery-flecked egg salad served in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the lettuce leaves, drain them well, and set them aside to dry.
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Step 2
Place the eggs in the saucepan, add the water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 3
Cover the saucepan, remove it from the heat, and let the eggs stand.
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Step 4
Drain the eggs through the colander and cool them under cold running water.
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Step 5
Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
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Step 6
Stir the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in the mixing bowl.
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Step 7
Finely chop the celery and green onions. Fold them and the chopped eggs into the dressing until evenly coated.
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Step 8
Divide the egg salad among the dry lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use eggs with firm whites and yolks. Refrigerate the prepared egg salad at 4°C or colder within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Egg salad is perishable and should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.
- Cross-contamination may occur if cracked raw egg contacts hands or work surfaces.