Dijon Egg Salad

April 30, 2009

090430dijoneggs

Bagels and egg salad may sound more like a picnic lunch than a dinner, but it works well for us: the boys are always happy with bagels and J. likes my egg salad (he makes it the same way).

I hard boil eggs based on instructions in the old Joy of Cooking: Place your eggs gently into a pot and cover with water to about 1 inch above the eggs. Cover and bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, and cool eggs immediately by running pot under cold water and then adding a tray of ice cubes to the pot. Let eggs chill for 10 minutes, then drain and refrigerate them in their shells until you’re ready to use them.

Dijon Egg Salad

8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1/8 tsp. salt
10 grinds coarse black pepper
2 Tbsp. mayo
1 tsp. (heaping) whole grain Dijon mustard (I like Maille Old Style)

Cut each egg into quarters and add to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mash lightly with a fork until thoroughly combined, but still chunky.

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6 Comments

  • 1. Cathy-wheresmydamnanswer  |  April 30, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Egg Salad is one of my favorites and your variation is wonderful – Great way to change it up a little!!! YUM

  • 2. merrie  |  April 30, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    I make mine the same way.

  • 3. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip  |  May 1, 2009 at 9:56 am

    [...] on some sort of a mustard kick this week: first the Dijon Egg Salad, and now this chicken dish. I love the way the seeds in a whole grain mustard pop in your [...]

  • 4. Jodi  |  May 1, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    I think it works as a meal! But, I also think toast or cereal are fine for supper once in a while too!;)

  • 5. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip  |  May 3, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    [...] week was simple: Dijon Egg Salad, Kickin’ Honey Mustard Chicken, Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Brussels Sprouts. [...]

  • 6. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip  |  March 2, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    [...] Dijon Egg Salad, challah, raw red pepper + carrot [...]

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