Egg Salad with Celery

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

Directions

1. Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and drain the hot water. Place the eggs in a bowl of cold water to cool.
4. Once the eggs are cool, remove the shells and place the eggs in a medium bowl.
5. Mash the eggs with a fork until they are finely chopped.
6. Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until combined.
7. Stir in the chopped celery.
8. Serve the egg salad with your favorite bread or crackers.

Interesting Facts

• Egg salad is a classic American dish.
• It is believed that egg salad originated in the United States in the 1840s.
• Egg salad is a popular sandwich filling in the United States.
• Adding celery to egg salad is a great way to add crunch and flavor.