My husband and I eat so many eggs, and this egg salad recipe is at the top of our list for a quick lunch or light supper.

Quick and creamy with eggs, mayonnaise and our fave add-ins – it’s the method of prep that makes this Egg Salad so amazing!

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Egg Salad Ingredients

Eggs: Use chilled hard-boiled eggs. While it’s not traditional, if you’re in a rush, you can even make scrambled eggs and chop and chill them.
Mayonnaise: Makes the filling smooth and creamy.
Mustard: Yellow mustard adds a vibrant tang, it can be replaced with Dijon mustard or a flavored mustard of any variety.
Add-Ins: Thinly sliced green onions add flavor, while a bit of diced celery adds crunch and freshness.
Fresh Dill: Chopped fresh dill is optional but adds a nice fresh flavor. Fresh dill can be replaced with ½ teaspoon dried dill.
Seasoning: Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Older eggs are best for hard-boiled eggs as they’re easier to peel.
Eggs cooked in the air fryer or Instant Pot peel easily.

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How to Make Egg Salad

The secret to the best egg salad is to mash the yolks with mayo until completely smooth and then fold in the whites. This gives it the creamiest texture.

Cook, cool, and peel the eggs (recipe below). Cut in half, remove the yolks, and chop the whites.
Mash the egg yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the chopped egg whites, green onion, celery, and chopped fresh dill and mix well.

Flavor Variations

Replace green onion with chives or finely chopped red onion.
Add finely chopped or grated dill pickles or some sweet pickle relish.
Substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Stir in fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil.

Overhead shot of egg salad ingredients before being mixed together

Serving Suggestions

There are many ways to serve egg salad, here are our favorites:

Make egg salad sandwiches on rolls or fresh bread.
Scoop it over lettuce for a fresh salad.
Enjoy it with crackers.
Spoon it into a tortilla for a wrap on the go!

Storage

Leftover egg salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If it begins to get watery and lose its bright color, it should be discarded.

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4.98 from 923 votes

Author Holly Nilsson

The Best Egg Salad Recipe

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 4 servings

This classic egg salad recipe is easy to make and perfect for egg salad sandwiches.

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Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

▢ 8 large hard boiled eggs cooled and peeled
▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
▢ 1 green onion thinly sliced
▢ 1 rib celery finely diced
▢ 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried dill
▢ salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the eggs in half. Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl or a shallow dish. Finely chop the egg whites.
Using a fork, mash the egg yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped egg whites, green onion, celery, and dill. Stir well. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve on bread or over lettuce.

Video

Notes

To Hard Boil Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan on the stovetop and cover with water ½-inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and let stand covered for 15-17 minutes (for large eggs). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.

Store leftover egg salad in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

4.98 from 923 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Lunch, Salad, Sandwich

Cuisine American

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