Egg Salad is such a comfort food classic. This recipe is simple, but full of the delicious flavor that you love, making the perfect egg salad sandwich.
Sometimes we are looking for an easy dinner that we can make at the very last minute. Honestly, we are always looking for that. This easy Egg Salad recipe is the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket for the days when you have no idea what to feed your family.
This recipe has the perfect balance of egg and creaminess, and the most simple yet delicious flavors. While we like to keep it on hand for a dinner that is on the table in under 30 minutes, it is a great recipe for a party. If you are hosting a baby shower or summer picnic, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled to add another great salad to your table.
This is the best egg salad! I’ve made this recipe 4 times in the last two weeks! Try it on slightly toasted sourdough . . . a bit of fresh greens and mayo. Unbelievable!!
How to Make Egg Salad
Hard Boil the Eggs
To make hard boiled eggs, place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat, covering the pan. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes. Then transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 5 minutes before peeling. I also love making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot.
Separate the Eggs
Take the yolks out of the whites and put them in a bowl. Chop the egg yolks. Mix the egg yolks, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Taste to adjust the seasonings.
Mix Everything Together
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Enjoy!
Variations
I love this recipe as is, but it is also great with some additions.
- Green Onions: I’ve had lots of readers tell me that they enjoy this with a green onion or two sliced and added.
- Chives: These are another great option if you don’t like green onions.
- Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill or fresh parsley could be delicious additions here.
- Avocado: I love my Avocado Egg Salad. It replaces some of the mayo with avocado.
- Pickles: For an extra boost of flavor to this great recipe, cut up a dill pickle or two, and then add a few teaspoons of the dill pickle juice to the mixture. I love the crunch that the pickle adds and the great taste of the dill pickle juice.
- Bacon: Crisp bacon makes a great addition to any sandwich, but goes particularly well here.
How to Serve Egg Salad
We love our egg salad sandwiches on thick country bread, as seen here. Its delicious with all the traditional sandwich toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled red onions. You could also serve it on buns or eat it with crackers. If you are eating low carb, you could eat these out of lettuce cups, like pictured in my Seafood Salad.
Storing Leftover Egg Salad
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this classic egg salad will last for three to five days. Please always use your best judgment and if leftovers smell off, toss them.
What to Serve with Egg Salad Sandwiches
If you make this classic egg salad recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 8 hard-boiled eggs see note 1
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise or full fat will work, see note 2
- 1 celery stalk diced small
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt see note 3
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- To hard boil eggs, place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover them completely. Bring to a roaring boil. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl filled with ice water for 5 minutes.8 hard-boiled eggs
- Peel the eggs and separate out the yolks. Chop the egg whites.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, mayonnaise, dill, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dill weed, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon table salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Stir the chopped egg whites and celery into the mixture. Serve on buns with lettuce and sliced tomatoes and enjoy!1 celery stalk
Recipe Video
Notes
- While there are instructions to make hard boiled eggs, Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are a great alternative.
- Nutritional information is based on using light mayonnaise.
- While I think this recipe is great as written, some have said that it is too salty. Tastes definitely vary, especially when it comes to salt, so if you are sensitive to salt, start with half the amount, knowing you can add more as desired.
- This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups. You can make a nice egg salad sandwich with 1/3 cup, meaning you can make 4 sandwiches out of this recipe.
Cassandra Hapsas says
Love it…love the layout of side dishes and ingrediences. I love the banana chocolate chip Bread. Best I’ve had. I did use nutmeg in my batter. Love the way you cook, very appealing. I’ve followed you for 6 months and I have used your recipes and you have made cooking a joy. Thank you, Cassandra
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Kathleen says
Always love your recipes. Easy and ingredients are readily available and most of taste very good!!!!! Family loved it!!!!
Thank you Kathleen! I’m so happy to hear this.
Ada DonMartin says
I absolutely love your FB page and also your website. Sooo many good recipes. Definitely my go-to when I need meal ideas!
This means so much to me, thank you!
Suzy says
I like the recipe..never added dill but will try it..thank you..
I hope you enjoy it!
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I’m not quite sure what you mean by ads. We don’t send out ads in our emails.
Katie Shore says
This is the best egg salad! I’ve made this recipe 4 times in the last two weeks! Try it on slightly toasted sourdough .. a bit of fresh greens and mayo. Unbelievable!!
I’m so happy you love it so much, Katie!
Dorothy says
I made this and added a little red onion! It was delicious! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Karen says
I love this recipe, it’s the closest to my mom’s that I have found. The only additional ingredient I add is a tablespoon of finely chopped green onions
I’m so glad that you like it!
Lisa says
Hello, my husband loves egg salad and there were hundreds to choose from I decided to try it’s. Nice but for our liking way toooo much salt, as I followed ur recipe with no deviations. Nx time I will leave out the salt until the end and season with salt to suit our liking.
P.S. will be trying more of ur recipes
Lisa says
Hello, I just realized ur name is Lisa also.
I’m put Lisa, G nx time okay. Thks👍