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The Best Classic Egg Salad Recipe – easy delicious egg salad from perfect hard boiled eggs – perfect for creamy, rich egg salad sandwiches!
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Creamy Dreamy Egg sAlad
If you love egg salad sandwiches, you know how great a cool, creamy, classic egg salad sandwich is.
Egg salad is great anytime of year – and is great for a hearty, but not greasy or heavy dish.
If you’re sticking to a keto diet, be sure to check my notes in the post about a perfect keto sandwich bread to pair with this egg salad!
How to MAke Egg Salad
This classic recipe is so simple and delicious, you’re likely to have everything on hand – or be able to find it at most grocery stores.
- Eggs (8) – Hard-boil 8 eggs, then cool, peel, and chop them into small pieces for the salad base.
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup) – Stir in mayonnaise to create a creamy texture that binds the ingredients together.
- Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon) – Add Dijon mustard for a tangy flavor that complements the eggs.
- Green onion (1/4 cup) – Finely chop green onion to add a mild, fresh onion flavor and a bit of crunch.
- Celery (1/2 cup) – Dice celery for a crisp texture and subtle vegetal taste.
- Lemon juice (2 teaspoons) – Squeeze in lemon juice to brighten and enhance the flavors of the salad.
- Salt and pepper – Season with salt and pepper to taste, balancing the flavors to your preference.
- Paprika (1/4 teaspoon) – Sprinkle paprika for a hint of smokiness and a pop of color.
Use this Method:
If you’d like to lighten up this recipe slightly, you can swap the mayonnaise for greek yogurt.
If you have a favorite mayonnaise mustard combination you like, you can swap it for the same amount.
Keto Egg Salad Sandwiches
A perfect classic egg salad sandwich is great, protein packed meal that is filling and full of flavor!
If you’re on a keto diet, egg is a great addition to your eating plans – but it can be tricky to find a great low carb bread that actually tastes good.
I have just the solution – an Easy Keto Bread that is perfect for toasting, is very simple to make, and comes together quickly!
This keto sandwich bread is perfect for keto egg salad sandwiches – especially when slightly toasted.
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
With these tips for how to boil eggs and how to peel eggs easily, you can whip up a huge batch perfect for parties or picnics and have eggs leftover for other recipes with boiled eggs.
For more recipes to make with perfect hard boiled eggs, be sure to check out some of The Best Deviled Eggs Recipes!
There are Classic Deviled Eggs, Bacon Sriracha Deviled Eggs, Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs, and more!
How To Boil Eggs
There are a couple of easy secrets to cooking eggs perfectly – if you follow these tips you’ll have perfect, easy to peel, great for egg salad boiled eggs!
In a heavy large pot with thick base, cover eggs with cold water (don’t use hot water!) and bring to a boil.
Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let sit for exactly 14 minutes.
After boiled, you’re ready to chill, peel, and chop your eggs!
How To Easily Peel Eggs
Tap the eggs with the back of a spoon gently.
Once your boiled eggs are cooked, crack the eggs and place in cold water for 10 minutes.
Then try to peel them – the shock of cold water helps the shells come off quickly.
Eggs can sit in water overnight for incredibly easy to peel eggs.
When you’re almost ready to serve, peel eggs.
FAQs
Egg salad can be ket 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator – but we personally think it is best consumed within 2 days.
Yes, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, or a mixture of mustard and olive oil for a healthier option.
Egg salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
To prevent egg salad from becoming watery, make sure to thoroughly dry the ingredients, especially any added vegetables. Using less mayonnaise can also help.
You can chop eggs using a knife, an egg slicer, or even a fork. For a finer texture, you can mash the eggs with a fork.
Add more flavor with ingredients like mustard, fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), capers, or a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
No, egg salad should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to prevent the risk of foodborne illness.
Use Greek yogurt or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise, add more vegetables, and use herbs and spices for flavoring instead of salt.
Use crumbled tofu or mashed chickpeas as a base, and substitute vegan mayonnaise for regular mayonnaise. Add black salt (kala namak) for an egg-like flavor.
What To Serve With Egg Salad
My favorite easy recipes to serve with egg salad are other easy classic sides – I hope you love them as much as I do!
Try these sides:
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The Best Egg Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, or 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
- Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
- Place the chopped eggs in a bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and green onion.
- Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Taste and add more salt as needed.
- Stir and serve on your favorite bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My go-to lunch! So yummy
I love the addition of lemon juice in this recipe – it really brightens up the flavor!
I do love a freshly made creamy egg salad. I’ve never had egg salad with lemon in it before, I bet it has an interesting flavor.
You just can’t go wrong with this recipe. I devoured a huge sandwich just now, and can’t wait to have another tonight 🙂