Easy Egg Salad Recipe
The best egg salad recipe is creamy, flavorful and quick and easy to make. All you need for this classic recipe is hard-boiled eggs and few more simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1-2 teaspoons pickle juice, lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons dijon mustard
S&P, to taste
For serving: chopped chives, lettuce, whole grain bread or crackers
Instructions
- Combine. Peel and chop 6 hard boiled eggs. Then place in a medium size bowl. Stir in the 1/4 cup mayo, 1-2 teaspoons pickle juice and 1-2 teaspoons dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on toasted bread with lettuce, chives and extra pepper if desired.
- Store: If the egg salad is properly stored in an airtight container, it will stay fresh up to 3 days. However, egg salad should be tossed out if left out for more than 2 hours.
Notes
Make ahead: You can make this salad the night before and store in the refrigerator an airtight container.
Variations to add to your egg salad sandwich:
- Add 1-3 teaspoons fresh dill for a fresh twist
- Arugula
- Sliced tomato
- Bacon
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped chives
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 286mg, Sodium: 196mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 400IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
