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    The Best Egg Salad Recipe

    Published Jan 20, 2021 by Allyson · 12 Comments
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    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    Egg salad is a staple recipe that everyone needs to know how to cook. Serve it for lunch or dinner, or on a special occasion! Leftover eggs from Easter? This is the perfect way to use them!

    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    The base of the recipe is hard boiled eggs, which are super easy to make. Try these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (no water) or Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs or Instant Pot Egg Loaf (no peeling required) for a quick way to make them in bulk. Adding just a few more ingredients makes this Egg Salad simple and delicious! Don't like mayo? Check out this Avocado Egg Salad recipe!

    How to Make The Best Egg Salad:

    **scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

    • Make the hard boiled eggs. Try this Instant Pot or Air Fryer Method. Otherwise, make them on a stovetop with boiling water. Peel the hard boiled eggs and coarsely chop them.
    • In a bowl, add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped green onions, paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Mix everything well.
    egg salad in a bowl
    • Add the chopped eggs to the mixture, and then fold to combine. Don't mix too rough or the eggs will completely fall apart.
    • Place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
    mixed egg salad in a bowl

    How to serve Egg Salad:

    • Eat egg salad with a fork and enjoy!
    • Serve it alongside Air Fryer Hot Dogs or your favorite sandwich such as this California Grilled Cheese or BLT Sliders!
    • Serve with crackers and enjoy for a snack!
    • Scoop onto bread or a bun and add lettuce, tomato, and pickles for a delicious sandwich!
    • For a low-carb or KETO option serve Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps!
    • Make an actual salad- spoon egg salad over lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado slices, and your other favorite salad ingredients!
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    What can I add to egg salad?

    There are lots of options on what to add to the classic recipe. Here are some of the most popular additions to the classic recipe: Bacon, chopped onions, olives, green or red peppers, relish or pickles, capers, pickle juice, or spice it up with some hot or buffalo sauce! **What do YOU like to add to your egg salad?**

    How to lighten up egg salad:

    • Instead of using all mayonnaise, you can substitute all or part of the mayo for plain nonfat Greek yogurt. This will cut down on the fat and calories while also boosting the protein.
      • The taste will change slightly if using all greek yogurt, so I recommend using half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
    • Instead of using mayo, use a mixture of Greek yogurt and avocado. This will also lower the fat and calories, and increase the 'good fats'.
      • You can see the recipe for Avocado Egg Salad here!
    • Lastly, an easier way to lighten it up is to use low-fat mayonnaise in place of full fat mayonnaise.
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    Want more EGG RECIPES?! Check out these delicious options:

    • Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)
    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (no boiling)
    • Avocado Egg Salad (No-Mayo)
    • Make-Ahead Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
    • Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
    • The BEST Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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    5 from 13 votes
    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!
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    The Best Egg Salad
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Refrigerate
    20 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Classic Egg Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner; light, delicious, and has tons of modification options! This is the best and easiest Egg Salad recipe!

    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: egg salad
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 216 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 8 large hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
    • ½ cup low fat or regular mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
    • 2 stalks celery, diced
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
    Instructions
    1. Using a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, celery, spices, and dill. Mix completely. Add chopped eggs and fold carefully into the sauce.

    2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Serve.

    Recipe Video

    Recipe Notes

    Nutritional information (using low fat mayonnaise) per serving: 216 calories, 17g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 13g protein. 6WW points per serving

    • Store covered in the fridge for 3-5 days. 

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      January 20, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      We love this egg salad recipe! Has quickly become our go to lunch!

      Reply
    2. Katie

      January 20, 2021 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Love this egg salad recipe! Has the perfect flavor and so easy to make!

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina

      January 20, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      This easy egg salad is perfect for lunch! It makes a great sandwich, topping a salad, or even on crackers!

      Reply
    4. Ally

      January 20, 2021 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go-to recipe! I like to add pickles! Yummmm

      Reply
    5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

      January 21, 2021 at 3:45 am

      5 stars
      This Egg Salad is looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    6. Beth

      January 21, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and yummy! I can't wait to give this a try! My hubby is going to love this!

      Reply
    7. Erin

      January 22, 2021 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      This Egg Salad is incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    8. Catalina

      January 22, 2021 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I am drooling over this egg salad. I will definitely make your recipe!

      Reply
    9. katerina

      January 22, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic Egg Salad!! I am so excited to try it!! YUM!

      Reply
    10. Cathy

      January 22, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      We love trying new egg salad recipes! This was delicious!

      Reply
    11. Beth

      January 22, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delicious! My wife and I love this egg salad! Can’t wait to have this again!

      Reply
    12. Sandra

      January 26, 2021 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      This is really good! Such a delicious lunch my family loved!

      Reply

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