Recipe

This egg salad keeps the classic chopped egg, mayonnaise, and mustard base, then folds in crisp bacon, fresh dill, and green onion for a savory herb-forward variation. A little celery adds the familiar crunch of a traditional egg salad while lemon keeps the dressing bright.
6 | egg, large |
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4 | ounces bacon, diced |
1⁄3 | cup mayonnaise |
1 | tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 | teaspoon yellow mustard, prepared |
1 | teaspoon lemon juice, fresh |
1⁄3 | cup celery, finely diced |
1⁄4 | cup green onion, thinly sliced |
1 | tablespoon dill, fresh, chopped |
1⁄4 | teaspoon kosher salt |
1⁄8 | teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
| 1. | Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with 1 inch of cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. |
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| 2. | Cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let the eggs stand for 10 minutes. |
| 3. | Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and cool for 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. |
| 5. | Drain the bacon on paper towels and let it cool. |
| 6. | Peel the eggs and chop them into small, even pieces. |
| 7. | Whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth. |
| 8. | Fold in the chopped eggs, celery, green onion, dill, and bacon until evenly coated. |
| 9. | Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice, then chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița