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This amazing egg salad recipe is made with simple ingredients and is so creamy and delicious! So easy to put together and perfect for sandwiches. It will be your new potluck go-to.
I am loving all things light and tasty with simple ingredients. I have a few salad sandwich recipes that are great for group gatherings- try Avocado Chicken Salad, Cashew Chicken Salad or Chicken Caesar salad Wraps. They’re all so tasty!
How to Make the Best Egg Salad Sandwich
When I think of egg salad sandwiches I always think about bridal showers, baby showers, springtime and Easter. All the great events that are warm, bright, and bring everyone together! I love the simplicity of this classic egg salad, made with only a few ingredients. Boiled eggs, mayonnaise, a touch of a mustard and herbs like dill and chives to add that extra touch of perfection. The flavor is so good, you might just want to eat it on its own! (Guilty!)
This really is the best egg salad recipe that I’ve tried, and it’s so easy to make. A win-win! Its herby, savory flavor and creamy texture will have everyone raving. Who knew a classic potluck dish could be so good? This egg salad recipe is anything but boring!
Ingredient List
Just a few ingredients for this egg salad recipe! Nothing fancy, just a few pantry staples that will give the salad the best flavor and texture. See the recipe card below for all measurements.
- Eggs: The base of your egg salad. This recipe calls for 8 large eggs, which will be boiled, peeled, and chopped. If you need a tutorial on how to hard boil your eggs easily, try this one! It uses the air fryer to make prep a breeze.
- Mayonnaise: Makes everything smooth and also adds creaminess. If you’re not a fan of mayo, you can also use plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or hummus.
- Dill: Fresh dill adds a bright, herby flavor. Since this egg salad recipe doesn’t use a ton of ingredients, you’ll want to make sure you don’t skip the herbs. Without them, your salad may turn out a little bland.
- Chives: Another fresh herb that adds a subtle oniony flavor.
- Dijon Mustard: For tangy, delicious flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Make everything taste better! Add to taste.
Need a Refresher on Hard-Boiling Your Eggs?
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Then cover with a lid and bring water to a boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for 6-7 minutes. And voila! Perfect hard-boiled eggs. You can also use this recipe for easy, air fryer hard-boiled eggs!
The Best Egg Salad Recipe
Only a few simple steps to put together this classic egg salad. So easy, so delicious, and perfect for taking on the go!
- Cook Eggs: Add the eggs to a saucepan and fill with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let the eggs stand for 10-12 minutes. Take the eggs out of the water and then let cool.
- Chop: Peel and chop the eggs and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Combine With Other Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, dill, chives, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well. Then spread on bread or use with your favorite crackers.
More Mix-Ins
This egg salad recipe is the perfect canvas for all of your favorite mix-ins. Here are a few ideas:
- Tangy Flavor: Add pickle juice, diced pickles or relish.
- Crunch: Chopped celery, diced tomatoes, olives, or carrots for texture.
- Protein: Add some protein such as diced cooked shrimp, chopped bacon, or small, square chunks of chicken or ham!
- Healthy Fats: Chunks of avocado!
How Long Does Egg Salad Last?
Properly stored, egg salad will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Because bacteria grows rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, egg salad should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
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The Best Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill, minced
- 2 tbsp chives, minced
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add the eggs to a saucepan and fill with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let the eggs stand for 10-12 minutes.
- Make an ice bath large enough to hold all the eggs and add the eggs to it once they have been in the boiling water 10-12 minutes. let them rest in the ice bath until cooled.
- Peel and chop the eggs then add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, dill, chives, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Spread on bread or use with your favorite crackers!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I live at 9500 ft and increased the time to 12 min. Came out great! First time doing eggs in an instant pot.
Delish! I added a shake of celery salt. My favorite egg salad recipe!
If you are using dried dill, to avoid overpowering the rest of the recipe, reduce to 1/8 cup unless you REALLY like dill.
Here’s a tip with egg salad. Add 1-2 Tbsp soft butter when mixing ingredients in recipe. If leftovers need to refrigerated until next day, the butter STOPS the liquid from forming in the bottom of salad. It’s a very creamy egg salad on day two :)). I learned that a long time ago and share the tip when I can. Works in tuna salad too!
Wow. This sounds like amazing advice. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
I agree with 2 of the other comments. Salt is definitely not necessary for this recipe. Mine turned out a bit salty. I wish I would have read the comments before making the recipe like I usually do. Also, a reminder for myself to always taste before adding salt!
We used zero salt. The mayo has more than enough. Chopped in some celery. Don’t have dill. Used paprika! Don’t have chives. Used a fresh green onion. It came out fabulous! Served with bell pepper slices,Romain lettuce and dill pickles on toasted whole grain bread.
Can you use dill relish?
Yes, that will be delicious.
Thank you for the recipe. I am excited to try and have the eggs in the pan. <3. After reading the comments from a gentleman regarding the dill, I thought I should seek clarification. Could you verify the amount of fresh dill? I will be using fresh dill leaves pulled from my plant minutes before preparing. Do I need to collect 1/4th cup? I know dill loses its potency when it sits too long before use.
Love it. Easy and very tasty.
This is my favorite egg salad recipe. I didn’t have fresh dill but used about 1.5 teaspoons of dried dill. I also omitted the salt and it was perfect. I did have fresh chives and they really round out the flavor profile. Thanks for posting this recipe.
I think it had too much mustard in it that was the problem I had but otherwise it was good
This egg salad is great….but mine turned out too salty. Maybe my mayo has a lot of salt in it. Next time I will add less salt.
Be careful if you add dill relish, that adds a a salty flavor I just love. Then you can add salt to taste.
I add onion and relish to mine!
This really is the best egg salad ever. Thanks for a delicious recipe! This is now my go-to egg salad recipe.
This by far the best egg salad recipe I’ve ever tried! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you so much!
Hi, I don’t have Dijon mustard, but I have mustard powder, can I substitute it?
I would suggest using dijon mustard since it adds to the creamy texture.