Genuine 1920s Egg Salad with Dill

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A classic egg salad with a vintage touch of fresh dill, using only the best ingredients for authenticity. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs eggs, mayonnaise, fresh dill into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to ice water for 5 minutes, then peel and chop finely.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine chopped eggs, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Serve on 2 slices of toasted whole-grain bread for a classic sandwich.

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