Best Egg Salad Recipe (2024)

This really is the best Egg Salad recipe, and it’s an easy favorite!

Nothing is more picnic perfect than hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayo and a pinch of mustard and of course crunchy with celery and green onions!

Whether you make an egg salad sandwich or a healthy egg salad using lettuce or low-carb wraps, nothing says ‘all American’ like egg salad!

How Long to Boil Eggs for Egg Salad

I use this method for perfect hard-boiled eggs every time. They come out with tender cooked whites and creamy yellow middles (without a grey ring).

• Bring the eggs to a boil.
• Once boiling, remove them from the heat and let them sit covered for 15-17 minutes (large eggs).
• Run under cold water and peel one to make sure it’s perfect.

How to Make Egg Salad

Mash the yolks with mayonnaise until completely smooth, and then fold in the whites. This makes for the best egg salad; it comes out so creamy! Be sure to finely dice the onion and celery, so the pieces are smaller than the egg pieces.

1. Cook, cool, and peel the eggs. Cut in half, remove the yolks, and chop the whites.
2. Mash the egg yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the chopped egg whites and green onion, celery, and chopped fresh dill and mix well.

To Make Egg Salad Sandwiches

Chill the egg salad mixture for up to three days. Serve it on rolls or bread as an egg salad sandwich, over lettuce for a salad, or tucked into a wrap!

For a fresh take, try making an avocado egg salad with mashed avocado! It’s a healthy twist on an American classic!

PRO TIP: I use an egg slicer to chop the egg whites. Place them in the slicer, cut, and then turn the egg and place it through again. I use my egg slicer for other things, too like strawberries, kiwi, and it’s especially great for cutting mushrooms to make chicken marsala.

How Long Does Egg Salad Last?

You mean if there are any leftovers? Egg salad will last 3 to 4 days in the fridge. If it begins to get watery and lose its bright color, it should be discarded! Chances are, this egg salad recipe won’t last too long in your house!

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