A Chef’s Secret for the Best Egg Salad – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Balanced

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A Chef’s Secret for the Best Egg Salad

Serves 4 | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min (if boiling eggs) | Total: ~20 min

Ingredients
Ingredients

6 large eggs (room temperature—peels easier!)

⅓ cup (80g) mayonnaise (full-fat for creaminess)

1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds depth and tang)

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (brightens the richness)

¼ cup (40g) celery, finely diced (for crunch)

2 tbsp red onion or shallot, minced (sharpness cuts through fat)

1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped (herbal lift)

½ tsp smoked paprika (chef’s