Enjoy a classic and delicious Chopped Egg Salad with Scallions that makes for a perfect lunch or snack option. This recipe combines hard-boiled eggs, scallions, celery, and creamy mayonnaise with a touch of Dijon mustard for added flavor. Serve it on your favorite bread or lettuce leaves for a satisfying meal.
Course Eggs and Luncheon Dishes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author N. J. Sorensen, RDN
Ingredients
6eacheggshard-boiled
1bunchscallions — finely chopped
1eachcelery rib — finely chopped
salt and pepper — to taste
4tablespoonsmayonnaise
¼teaspoonDijon mustard — to taste
Instructions
Start by preparing the hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked and cooled, remove the shells and discard. Pat the eggs dry and coarsely chop them.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, scallions, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to combine.
Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and gently stir to bind all the ingredients together. Adjust the amount of mayo to achieve your desired consistency.
Finally, stir in the Dijon mustard to add a tangy kick to the salad. Taste and adjust the mustard amount to suit your preference.
Serve the Chopped Egg Salad chilled and enjoy it on your favorite bread as a sandwich or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a refreshing low-carb option.
Notes
This Chopped Egg Salad with Scallions can be customized to your liking by adding additional ingredients like pickles, capers, or fresh herbs. Get creative and make it your own!