The best egg salad recipe! Eaten on a sandwich or straight into a bowl, this easy egg salad is creamy, tangy, and bright. Perfect lunch!
This egg salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and bright. It’s the perfect quick lunch that’s easy to make with just simple ingredients: mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs. Serve it on my favorite egg salad sandwich, or spoon it on crackers or veggies!
I especially love this recipe for spring lunches. I’ve been making it every week lately. But I wasn’t always a fan of egg salad. For a long time I thought I didn’t like it.
This recipe changed my mind. This is the best egg salad I’ve ever had. Because it is finely chopped (not mashed), it has a rich texture. boiled eggs And finely chop the red onion. Fresh lemon juice adds a tangy flavor to the creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Even if you’re on the fence about egg salad, give this recipe a try. You’ll find you love it as much as I do!
egg salad ingredients
To make this easy egg salad recipe you will need:
- eggof course! Prepare according to the recipe on how to make hard-boiled eggs.
- mayonnaise – Makes salads rich and creamy.
- Dijon Mustard – You want a sharp peppery flavor. Feel free to add some yellow mustard if you like.
- fresh lemon juice – Adds brightness.
- red onion – For crunch and onion bites.
- fresh herbs – Chives and dill add freshness and a nutty flavor to the salad.
- and salt and pepper – To make every flavor stand out!
Find the full measured recipe below.
Recipe Variations
- Make it bouncier. I like adding capers to this recipe for an extra tangy flavor. Chopped dill pickles or sweet pickle relish would also be great additions.
- Add crunch. Add 1 chopped celery rib and mix.
- No red onions? Use chopped green onions instead.
How to Make Egg Salad
The egg salad recipe is simple! Boil the eggs, peel them and chop them finely. Dice the red onion and finely chop the fresh herbs.
In a mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
Let cool before serving and season to taste.
For best results, follow these tips:
- Start with a good boiled egg. I make it by placing the eggs in a pot of cold water and bringing the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat, cover, and soak the eggs in the hot water for 12 minutes. Then chill in ice water for 14 minutes before peeling. This method yields eggs whose yolks are easy to peel. Check out my Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe for more tips on how to make perfect hard boiled eggs!
- Maintain some texture. When mixing the chopped eggs into the dressing, it’s okay if the egg yolks break up a bit, but don’t mash them too much.
- Everyone join the hub. Fresh chives and dill add flavor to this recipe and give it a very refreshing feel. If you don’t have one of those, use more of the other or add fresh parsley instead.
Find the full measured recipe below.
How to Serve
Enjoy this recipe straight from the bowl or
- Scoop and enjoy with crackers or crostini.
- Serve on top of lettuce or other vegetables.
- Or fold and wrap them in pitas or tortillas.
Or try making a classic egg salad sandwich! Pile up fixings like lettuce, sprouts or water parsley. Sliced cucumbers, radishes, and avocado; and/or pickled red onions.
What to Serve with Egg Salad Sandwiches
I often eat it with a side salad for lunch or picnics. Try making a sandwich with one of these recipes:
How long does egg salad last in the refrigerator?
Egg salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
storage tips
- Store in an airtight container. If you’re making an egg salad sandwich, don’t assemble it a few hours before eating it. If you make it too far in advance, it can get soggy!
- Store in the refrigerator. It may spoil if left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Let cool and season to taste. I often find that I need to add a little more salt or a squeeze of lemon after putting this salad in the fridge.
Easier Egg Recipes
If you like this recipe, try one of these easy egg recipes:
Best Egg Salad Recipes
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This egg salad recipe will become one of your favorite lunches! I love it on sandwiches, on crackers, on top of lettuce, or right out of the bowl.
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- Boil eggs according to this recipe. Peel and chop.
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and a few pinches of pepper.
Mix in the onions, then eggs, chives, and dill.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Stir, season to taste and serve.
change: I love adding capers to my egg salad! For a cleaner punch, stir in 1 teaspoon capers when adding the herbs.
