Creamy egg salad with chives and mustard

Name: Creamy egg salad with chives and mustard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs; 2 tablespoons of full-fat mustard; 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise; 1 small onion (or spring onion); a handful of chopped chives; salt and pepper to taste; a pinch of ground paprika (optional)

Easy to prepare
4 serving
15 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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After Easter we often think about how to make use of all those boiled eggs. One of the most popular classics is a creamy egg salad. It’s quick, simple, and tastes great with fresh bread or as part of a cold platter. Just a few basic ingredients are enough and the result is always perfect.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

6 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons of full-fat mustard
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 small onion (or spring onion)
a handful of chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste
a pinch of ground paprika (optional)

Preparation procedure

Peel the eggs and chop them into small cubes.
Finely chop the onion and add it to the eggs.
Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, and finely chopped chives.
Season with salt, pepper, and optionally a pinch of paprika.
Mix the salad well and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Egg salad is a forgiving recipe that tastes great fresh, but it’s even better after resting overnight. Try a version with pickled cucumber or roasted red pepper for a more colorful effect.

⏱️ Preparation: 15 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4