Description
This Instant Pot Egg Salad recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare perfectly cooked eggs for a creamy, flavorful salad. Cooked under pressure for just 5 minutes, the eggs are tender and easy to chop, then combined with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dried mustard, paprika, and celery for a deliciously satisfying meal. Ideal for sandwiches or as a light salad on lettuce, this recipe is perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Cooking
- 1 cup water
- 8 eggs
Salad Dressing and Flavoring
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot: Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water to create steam for pressure cooking eggs.
- Prepare Pan: Spray a 7” round springform pan with cooking spray to prevent eggs from sticking.
- Add Eggs: Crack 8 eggs directly into the prepared springform pan without mixing or beating them.
- Pressure Cook Eggs: Place the pan on the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Allow a natural pressure release for 2 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to open the Instant Pot.
- Cool Eggs: Remove the pan from the Instant Pot and let the eggs cool completely to make handling easier.
- Chop Eggs: Remove eggs from the pan and chop them to your desired size for the salad.
- Mix Eggs and Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs with mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, mixing well.
- Add Spices: Stir in dried mustard and paprika until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the chopped celery, incorporating it fully for texture and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the egg salad on hearty multigrain bread as a sandwich or serve it over lettuce for a lighter option.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are fully cooled before chopping to maintain texture.
- May substitute Greek yogurt with additional mayonnaise for a richer flavor.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise or yogurt to reduce calories if desired.
- This recipe can be doubled easily but adjust the cooking time if using more eggs.
