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Egg Salad

A simple egg salad recipe that can be added to and adjusted to taste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Eggs, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 -2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 green onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

options

  • add a few drops of hot sauce
  • If your egg salad gets a little watery after a couple of days add a tablespoon of bread crumbs to it before putting it on bread to prevent the bread from getting soggy.

Instructions

  • You'll begin by hard boiling the eggs, Bring the eggs over by cold water to a boil in a saucepan, then turn the flame off, move the pot to another burner and time for 12 minutes, or cook with 1 cup of water in an instant pot for 5 minutes then release pressure.
  • Place the eggs in a bowl of ice and water.
  • Peel eggs then cut them into small pieces with a knife or egg slicer.
  • In a bowl mix the eggs with mayonnaise, dry mustard, green onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Serve or refrigerate.
  • Egg salad will last 5 days in the fridge.