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Eiersalat - Egg Salad

How to Make Eiersalat - Egg Salad at Home

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
4 servings
easy
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Enjoy a creamy and flavorful German egg salad, perfect for breakfast or brunch, served on fresh bread with a sprinkle of paprika.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bread
  • 1 cup leafy greens (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, cover the saucepan and remove it from heat. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.

  3. 3

    After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into small pieces.

  5. 5

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of mustard, and 1 small finely chopped onion.

  6. 6

    Add 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well combined.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If desired, add more mustard or salt.

  8. 8

    To serve, toast 8 slices of bread until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Spread the egg salad generously over the toasted bread. Optionally, add a layer of leafy greens before the egg salad.

  10. 10

    Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika for color and serve immediately.

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