Description
Delightful Crunchy and Creamy Egg Salad with a Twist elevates classic comfort food with unexpected crunch and zesty flavors. Crisp celery, tangy herbs, and perfectly seasoned eggs create a mouthwatering lunch that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (240 ml) mixed greens or arugula
Crunchy Components:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) celery, diced
- 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) crispy bacon bits (optional)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup (15 g) parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge eggs in a pot with cold water, positioning them at the bottom. Heat to a rolling boil over medium-high temperature, then immediately remove from heat and cover for precisely 11 minutes.
- Transfer eggs into an ice bath to halt cooking process and prevent overcooking. Allow eggs to chill for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully crack and peel eggs, ensuring smooth surface without damaging egg white texture.
- Dice eggs into uniform, bite-sized cubes approximately 1/2 inch in size.
- Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Finely chop crisp celery and red onion into delicate, consistent pieces to distribute flavor evenly.
- Gently fold chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and fresh parsley into the creamy dressing, maintaining ingredient integrity.
- Crumble crispy bacon into delicate fragments and sprinkle atop the egg salad for a crunchy, savory enhancement.
- Serve chilled over peppery arugula or mixed greens for a vibrant, textural presentation.
Notes
- Customize egg doneness by adjusting boiling time, shorter for softer yolks and longer for firmer texture.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter, healthier version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding chopped pickles, capers, or fresh dill to create unique taste variations.
- Consider making egg salad ahead of time and storing in refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg