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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Classic Egg Salad Recipe

    Last updated: Apr 27, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 3 Comments

    Classic Egg Salad Recipe

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    This simple egg salad is a classic summer staple. 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

    Tips for boiling eggs

    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 in salted water then plunge them into a cold water bath before peeling immediately.

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    Step by step

    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 hard boiled eggs with mayonnaise and mustard

    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!

    Serving suggestions

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

    Tips for best results

    • if adding relish, chopped tomatoes, or any other watery add-in, drain completely and add just before serving to prevent the egg salad from turning runny
    • you can use leftover deviled eggs to make this egg salad, just adjust the mayonnaise and mustard down to make up for what is already in them
    • serve topped with paprika or cayenne pepper for extra flavor
    • try switching out the mustard for dijon mustard to experiment with the flavor
    egg salad in a gray bowl with chopped green onion on top

    FAQs

    How do you keep an egg salad sandwich from getting soggy?

    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.

    How long does it 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. When serving to a crowd, don't let it sit out unrefrigerated more than two hours.

    How much egg salad do I make for a crowd?

    I usually estimate about 2 eggs per person when making this for a lot of people. You can scale this recipe up using the buttons just below the "Ingredients" heading in the recipe card below.

    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:

    • Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad
    • Watergate Salad
    • Lowcountry Boil
    • Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits
    • Southern Collard Greens Recipe
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    Best Egg Salad Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: lunch
    • Method: none
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    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.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 8 large hard-boiled eggs
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 chopped green onion if desired

    Instructions

    1. Chop hard-boiled eggs and add to bowl.
    2. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and onion. Season to taste.
    3. Serve chilled.

    Notes

    • 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!

    Keywords: egg salad, classic egg salad, southern egg salad

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    1. Hannah says

      August 14, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      So glad to find an egg salad without celery! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

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    2. HAN Mooncake says

      August 08, 2019 at 5:07 am

      Thank you for your recipe, i tried it and my girlfriend like it a lot. To be honest, my cooking skill is not that good ^^ but it's your recipe that made it so good.

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    3. Helen says

      August 07, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Can’t wait to try it!

      ★★★★★

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