Egg Salad Recipe (Egg Salad Sandwiches)

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This is the best egg salad recipe! It’s creamy, flavorful and easy to make with only 6 ingredients. Use it to make delicious egg salad sandwiches or serve with crackers, over lettuce, as wraps, etc.! 

overhead photo of a bowl of Egg Salad

This is the best egg salad recipe! It’s a simple, classic dish that we make again and again.

This egg salad is creamy, flavorful and easy to make with only 6 ingredients. Use it to make delicious egg salad sandwiches or serve with crackers, over a salad, as wraps, etc.!

It’s a great way to use up leftover hardboiled eggs – especially around Easter time! Also try these deviled eggs and this avocado egg salad!

photo of two egg salad sandwiches stacked on each other

Egg Salad Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions 

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this egg salad recipe
  • Eggs. I give instructions on how to hard boil eggs in this recipe, but if you already have some on hand this is the perfect way to use them (think – leftover dyed Easter eggs)!
  • Mayonnaise. Use your favorite mayo to make this easy egg salad – you can find a variety that complies with just about every dietary need! 
  • Dijon Mustard. Any mustard variety works well, I prefer Dijon or honey mustard (for a slightly sweet flavor). 
  • Smoked paprika. Regular paprika can be used in place of smoked, however I love the smokey flavor and think it adds so much to this recipe. 
  • Lemon juice. Freshly squeezed or bottled both work well! 
  • Onion. Use your favorite variety. Red onions, sweet onions, chopped green onions, etc. 
This is the best egg salad recipe! It’s creamy, flavorful and easy to make with only 6 ingredients. Use it to make delicious egg salad sandwiches or serve with crackers, over lettuce, as wraps, etc.!

How to Make Egg Salad

This recipe takes minutes to make, especially if you already have hard boiled eggs on hand. We’ll walk through how to make egg salad step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video!

Hard Boil Eggs

To cook the eggs, put them in a saucepan in a single layer then fill the pot with cold water until it covers the egg by at least 1”.

Bring water to a boil, and boil for 1 minute (use a timer). After 1 minute, turn off heat and let the eggs sit covered on the warm burner for 10 minutes.

How to Make Egg Salad - hard boiling eggs
How to Make Egg Salad - hard boiling eggs

Strain eggs and let cool. I suggest transferring them to a bowl of ice-cold water to cool faster, then store them in the refrigerator until completely chilled (I prefer overnight).

hard boiled eggs cooling in a colander

Assemble

Once the eggs are boiled and completely chilled, it’s time to make the eggs salad! Begin by removing the shells from the hardboiled eggs. Then, separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Put the yolks into a medium bowl and coarsely chop the whites. 

two overhead photos showing How to Make Egg Salad

Next, add the mayonnaise, mustard, sea salt, pepper, lemon juice, and paprika to the yolks and stir to combine, mashing the yolks as you stir. 

two overhead photos showing How to Make Egg Salad

Add the chopped egg whites and minced onion to the yolk mixture and stir to combine. Then, chill the egg salad for at least 1 hour.

two overhead photos showing How to Make Egg Salad

Serve

If desired, garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve! You can serve this recipe over lettuce, as egg salad sandwiches, wraps, with crackers etc. 

To make the best egg salad sandwich, serve it on homemade white sandwich bread, homemade honey whole wheat bread, these homemade burger buns, or homemade dinner rolls! 

Egg Salad Recipe in a bowl garnished with herbs

Store

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use it to make sandwiches for a quick & easy lunch! Do not freeze this recipe. 

overhead photo of a bowl of this Easy Egg Salad Recipe garnished with fresh herbs

Egg Salad Recipe FAQs

Why does egg salad get watery overnight?

If your eggs are still warm when you make this egg salad it could cause it to become watery. Make sure the eggs are chilled and cooled completely before making this recipe.

How long does egg salad last in the fridge?

This recipe lasts for 3-5 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

Can I freeze leftover egg salad?

No, I don’t recommend freezing this egg salad, as the texture of the eggs changes in the freezer.

photo of Egg Salad Sandwich cut in half

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Best Egg Salad Recipe (Egg Salad Sandwiches)

Laura
This best egg salad recipe is easy to make with 6 ingredients. It’s creamy and flavorful and makes delicious egg salad sandwiches.
5 from 9 votes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 226
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

Hard-Boil Eggs

  • Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer.
  • Fill with cold water until it covers the egg by at least 1”.
  • Bring water to a boil, then boil for 1 minute.
  • After one minute, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered on the warm burner for 10 minutes.
  • Strain eggs and let cool (I usually transfer them to a bowl of ice-cold water so they cool faster).
  • Store the boiled eggs in the refrigerator until completely chilled (I prefer overnight).

Make the Egg Salad

  • Remove the shells from the hardboiled eggs.
  • Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
  • Put the yolks in a medium bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, sea salt, pepper, lemon juice, and paprika to the yolks and stir to combine, mashing the yolks as you stir.
  • Chop the egg whites.
  • Add the egg whites and minced onion to the yolk mixture and stir to combine.

Chill & Serve

  • Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over lettuce, as egg salad sandwiches, wraps, etc.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions:
  • Eggs. I give instructions on how to hard boil eggs in this egg salad recipe, but if you already have some on hand this is the perfect way to use them (think – leftover dyed Easter eggs)!
  • Mayonnaise. Use your favorite mayo to make this easy egg salad – you can find a variety that complies with just about every dietary need!
  • Dijon Mustard. Any mustard variety works well, I prefer Dijon or honey mustard (for a slightly sweet flavor).
  • Smoked paprika. Regular paprika can be used in place of smoked, however I love the smokey flavor and think it adds so much to this egg salad recipe.
  • Lemon juice. Freshly squeezed or bottled both work well!
  • Onion. Use your favorite variety. Red onions, sweet onions, chopped green onions, etc.
Store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use it to make easy salad sandwiches for a quick & easy lunch! Do not freeze this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    Tried this for Saturday lunch , so simple and sooo tasty . The Dijon mustard really made a difference to a simple egg sandwich 🥪