Name: Best Egg Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 large hard-boiled eggs; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup mustard; salt and pepper to taste; 1 chopped green onion if desired

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There aren’t many more All-American recipes than classic Egg Salad! Hard-boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and topped with crunchy green onion to create the best egg salad recipe out there.

Whether you plan on serving it on top of fresh salad greens or enjoying a classic Egg Salad Sandwich, you’re sure to enjoy this tried and tested recipe!

egg salad in grey bowl with chopped green onion on top

How to Boil Eggs for Egg Salad

Creating the best egg salad means you have to start with perfectly boiled hard-boiled eggs! You can boil them in an Instant Pot or if you prefer stovetop I boil large eggs for 9 minutes then plunge them into a cold water bath before peeling.

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How to Make Classic Egg Salad

Finely dice your eggs using a large knife and place them in a bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and mix until nice and creamy. If you like celery or onion mixed in your egg salad, be sure to chop it very finely so it mixes in nicely.

chopped har boiled eggs in white bowl with mayonnaise and mustard for making egg salad

Egg Salad Recipe Variations

For a heart-healthy and keto egg salad try making egg salad with mashed ripe avocado instead of mayonnaise
Change up the flavor of this basic egg salad by using dijon mustard instead of traditional or experimenting with add-ins like chopped green or red onion, fresh celery, relish, or dill
I like to top my egg salad with a sprinkle of paprika or Old Bay for extra flavor!

How to Serve Egg Salad

over salad greens
in a sandwich
in a wrap
on crackers
by itself!

Prevent Egg Salad Sandwiches from Getting Soggy

If you’re serving this egg salad on a sandwich, chances are you’re worried about the egg salad sandwich getting soggy. To prevent this, choose a hard, crusty bread or hearty roll for your sandwich. If using sliced sandwich bread you can also toast it prior to help it keep the moisture out. Placing lettuce between the bread and egg salad can help as well.

egg salad in a gray bowl with chopped green onion on top and green onion bundle nearby

How Long Does Egg Salad Last?

While egg salad never lasts long in our house, you can keep this egg salad recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

I hope you enjoy this classic egg salad recipe. I love it because it’s a basic recipe that you can alter in so many different ways to customize to your own taste! You might also like these other classic Southern recipes:

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