Creamy Tangy Egg Salad

A refreshing take on egg salad with fresh herbs and citrus.

This revitalized egg salad recipe offers a bright, creamy, and tangy twist on the classic, making it the perfect option for a spring lunch. With fresh herbs and citrusy notes, this dish promises a delightful texture and flavor.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Full Ingredient List

6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon capers (optional)

Egg Salad

Tools and Equipment

pot
cutting board
knife
medium bowl
whisk

Ingredients

Quantity	Name	Preparation Notes	Substitutions
6	large eggs	hard boiled, peeled, and chopped
1/4 cup	mayonnaise		olive oil mayo
2 to 3 teaspoons	Dijon mustard		yellow mustard
1 teaspoon	fresh lemon juice		vinegar, apricot vinegar, sumac
1/4 teaspoon	sea salt
to taste	freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely diced	red onion		shallot
1 tablespoon	chopped fresh chives		green onions
1 tablespoon	chopped fresh dill		parsley
1 teaspoon	capers	optional	dill pickles

Instructions

Step 1: Hard boil the eggs, peel, and chop them. (Tips: Add eggs to cold water, bring to a boil, cover, and let sit off heat for 12 minutes. Cool in ice water for easy peeling.)
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. (Tips: Adjust mustard and lemon juice to taste for preferred tanginess.)
Step 3: Mix in the red onion, then fold in the chopped eggs, chives, dill, and capers, if using. (Tips: Maintain a slightly chunky texture for the best result.)
Step 4: Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator. (Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.)

Additional Information

Notes: This egg salad is perfect for using leftover hard boiled eggs and is ideal for a spring picnic or lunch.

Background: Originally made to use up after-Easter eggs, this egg salad became a favorite, notable for its reduced mayo content and vibrant flavors.

Geographic Region: American

Seasonality: Spring

Occasion: Easter