Herbed Egg Salad
A creamy egg salad with celery, scallions, lemon, and a generous blend of fresh parsley, dill, and chives.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it, and let the eggs stand in the hot water.
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Step 3
Fill a large bowl with ice water. Transfer the eggs to the ice water and cool them completely.
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Step 4
Peel the cooled eggs, then chop them into small pieces.
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Step 5
Stir the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.
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Step 6
Add the celery, scallions, parsley, dill, chives, and chopped eggs. Fold gently until evenly coated, then serve or refrigerate promptly.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Use eggs with fully set whites and yolks. Refrigerate the salad at 4°C or colder within 2 hours, and consume it within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Cooked eggs and mayonnaise are perishable.
- Egg salad can support bacterial growth if held at room temperature.