Savory Egg Salad
A classic creamy egg salad with celery, scallions, Dijon mustard, lemon, and paprika.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cool water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the yolks are fully set.
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Step 2
Transfer the eggs with a slotted spoon to a mixing bowl filled with ice water. Let them cool completely.
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Step 3
Peel the cooled eggs, then chop them into bite-size pieces.
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Step 4
Empty and dry the mixing bowl. Stir together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, scallions, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Step 5
Add the chopped eggs to the dressing and fold gently until evenly coated.
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Step 6
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate at 4°C or colder until serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the eggs until the yolks are fully set. Refrigerate the finished salad at 4°C or colder within 2 hours and use it within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Egg salad is perishable and requires refrigeration.
- Cooked eggs and mayonnaise support bacterial growth if held warm for too long.