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.
Sue says
I love this egg salad and have made it several times now. It even got a thumbs up from the hubs. I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s so flavorful and simple to make.
I’m so glad you both like it!
Danielle Bennett says
I made the egg salad yesterday and my husband loved it. I did add some sweet pickles to it. Thanks for the recipe
I’ms o glad you liked it!
Rose Clews says
Sometimes I cute up some olives to put in the egg salad. Love that too!
Brenda says
Love egg salad but never had a recipe that I truly enjoyed, this is it for me, delicious! Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad that you liked it!
Sandy Beach says
I’m a caregiver, clients aged 96/93 & 94.
Just made your egg salad recipe for first two. She declares it as good as her mom used to make, he suggested they ask their morning shift carer to make it fit lunch tomorrow again. Top marks there!
Will make this for 94 with a touch of cayenne added.
I’m so happy that they liked it! Such a high compliment!
Izzy braudrick says
It was my first time making egg salad and i am so glad i found this recipe! The only thing i changed was i used 1/4 teaspoon of salt and it was the perfect amount. I brought it to work for a party and everyone loved it!
I’m so glad that it was a hit, Izzy!
Alex says
Delicious! I’ve made this recipe 3 times now!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy it!
Carol says
Love egg salad but like even more when made with cream cheese and not mayo
Pam says
This is my favourite egg salad recipe. I have used it over and over again. I add a little chives or green onion for a bit of colour and flavour.
I’m so glad you like it as much as I do, Pam.
Kathleen Perrelet says
Yummy…haven’t used Dill in egg salad before and I love it.