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Mustard Egg Salad

A creamy, tangy egg salad with crisp cabbage and a hint of mustard, topped with fresh chives. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
13g
Mustard Egg Salad
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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ head green cabbage
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chives
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the 6 eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes.

  2. 2

    While eggs cook, thinly slice the 0.5 head of cabbage into shreds. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt; toss and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar until smooth. Season with 0.25 tsp black pepper.

  4. 4

    Drain the eggs, cool under cold water, then peel and chop into bite-sized pieces. Add to the cabbage along with the dressing and 2 tbsp chopped chives.

  5. 5

    Stir everything until well coated. Taste and adjust salt or mustard if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for a colder salad.

  6. 6

    Garnish with extra chives if desired. Enjoy as a sandwich filling, on toast, or over greens.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

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