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How to Make Egg Salad recipe

Gather a handful of ingredients and follow these simple steps on How to make Egg Salad for a deliciously classic side or tasty sandwich.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs room temperature
  • water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste to taste

Instructions

  • Carefully place eggs in a pot of cold water and cover completely by 1 inch or so. Add a pinch of salt and a tsp. of vegetable oil (this will make them easier to peel).
  • Bring water to a boil on medium heat. Once it has reached a boil, cover it and remove it from the heat. Let sit off of the heat for 10-12 minutes.
  • Dump hot water from the pot, fill it with cold water, and let cool for an additional few minutes.
  • Shell your eggs and place them in a bowl. Chop up with a fork and mix in mayo. Add salt and pepper. Serve warm, or place in the fridge to serve cold.

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Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 91mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.2mg