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.
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.
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.
More Easy Salad Sandwiches
For your next luncheon, serve this easy egg salad recipe with a platter of other easy favorites.
Did you love this Egg Salad Recipe? Leave us a comment and a rating below!
Equipment
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.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Lunch, Salad, Sandwich
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This is the second time I’ve made your egg salad recipe and it’s fantastic! Our family favorite!
Thanks Joan! I am so glad that the egg salad was a hit with your family!
I love recipes and enjoy new and old.
That’s great Diana!
Hi Holly,
What a yummy looking recipe! I wanted to let you know that I featured this egg salad recipe on my 49 Easy, Healthy and Nut-Free school lunch round-up post :) with complete credit back to you and this post.
This recipe sounds so amazing, I can’t wait to make it next week!! I would have made it this week, but my girls (my chickens) are not laying as many extra eggs as I’d like them to the past few days.
Anyways, thanks for sharing such yummy recipes with us.
-Cherelle
Thank you for including us Cherelle, we have pinned your roundup to share with our readers!
Very good tasting and easy recipe. I used six eggs, more green onion and no mustard (because I forgot the mustard). Very tasty and I used your method to boil the eggs. Thanks for contributing!
So happy you enjoyed them Tom!
No where in this thread does it list measurements of ingredients! ♂️
The full recipe is listed towards the bottom of the post, there is also a jump to recipe button at the top of each post that will take you directly to the recipe. Hope that helps.
Mmmm served on lettuce leaves would be delicious Jessica!
I LOVE egg salad :D This looks so good! Beautiful sandwich…now I’m feeling inspired to make some tomorrow ^_^
I hope you enjoy it Tammy!
Oh! My! Gosh! You’ve just reminded me that it’s been ages since I’ve had egg salad. And I love it. We’ve got a picnic coming up and the egg salad would be just the dish to take along. Thank you for the reminder.
I hope you enjoy it Marisa!
Your step by step directions of how to make egg salad will make making this recipe a cinch.
I hope you love it Kelly!
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you get to try it!
I hope you love the recipe Sharon!
I have never had an egg salad sandwich before but this has me eager to try one !!
I hope you enjoy it Analida!
Isn’t it delicious Nicoletta? It’s so easy yet one of my favorite lunches too!
Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Eggs and mayo, what more? I am more used to deviled eggs because I’m lazy and I like to make things simple, but seeing the pictures in this post inspired me to mash the eggs and go for a real egg salad from time to time.
I love taking it back to the basics Eva. There are some recipes that will always be a favorite!
Absolutely agree with you – hard boiled eggs matched with homemade mayo AND and a bit of spice makes any meal pretty special. Great tip on the mashed avocado!
Thanks Danielle! It’s a great addition!
Egg salad has always been a favorite of mine. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try and to see how well it goes over with the family.
Definitely keep us posted Jacquelyn!! Can’t wait to hear how your family enjoyed it!
Egg salad is one of my favorite lunches. I like it on sandwiches and also on top of greens. This recipe looks spot on!
We agree, it is such a delicious lunch option Tatiana!
Best egg salad EVER. Thanks.
I love this egg salad recipe too Sandy!! Thanks!
That is exactly how I boil my eggs! Good info tho for checking if they are still good eggs. I always look forward to seeing your recipes.
Glad you liked the tip Sue!
Love trying new recopes
Enjoy Wanda!