Get ready for the absolute best Classic Egg Salad Recipe. Perfect for an easy lunch, dinner or snack, this egg salad is as filling as it is delicious.
Egg salad is one of those things that I never got super excited about when my Mom made it growing up, but now as an adult, I love. Just like Stuffed Peppers or Tikka Masala. My palate was lacking as a child and boy was I missing out.
Classic Egg Salad
I am totally a fan of classic egg salad though. There are tons of variations, but for me none of them can compare to the traditional goodness, and this recipe really can't be beat.
If I'm splurging or serving to guests than I love to eat this salad on fresh croissants, but for a weekday lunch it tastes just amazing on some whole grain toast, open faced, with a little salt and pepper. It is even delicious served with crackers.
How to Make Egg Salad
One of the best parts about this recipe for egg salad is how easy it is to throw together. If I forget to make dinner this is an easy go-to recipe, because I always have hard boiled eggs in my fridge. The first step is to gather your ingredients.
Now that you have your ingredients in egg salad ready to go, let's get straight to the recipe.
Top Left - Hard boil your eggs. If you don't know how to hard boil eggs here is an easy tutorial.
Top Right - Finely chop your eggs. I like to use kitchen shears to do this in a bowl.
Bottom Left - Add in chopped green onions, mayo, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper.
Bottom Right - Stir to combine.
Classic Egg Salad Recipe
How to Serve Egg Salad
You can serve egg salad a variety of ways. Here are a few of them.
- As is with a spoon
- Serve on a croissant
- Serve on toast or bread
- Eat as lettuce wraps
- In a low carp wrap or tortilla
- With Crackers
Egg Salad Variations
You can find many varieties of egg salad. The classic recipe are sharing today is easily adapted. Here are a few yummy add ins.
- Green Olives
- Diced Celery
- Bacon
- Homemade Dill Pickles
- Avocado
- Peppers or Hot Sauce
- Spinach (pictured here)
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Classic Egg Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 Eggs Hard Boiled
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- ¼ Cup Chopped Green Onions
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- ¼ Teaspoon Paprika
- Spring Mix Lettuce Leaves Optional
Instructions
- Hard boil eggs and then let them cool.
- Peel eggs and cut them into small chunks.
- Wash and chop green onions.
- Place eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, paprika and salt and pepper in a bowl and stir until just combined.
- Serve with your favorite croissants, bread, or crackers and enjoy!
Notes
How to Serve Egg Salad
You can serve egg salad a variety of ways. Here are a few of them.- As is with a spoon
- Serve on a croissant
- Serve on toast or bread
- Eat as lettuce wraps
- In a low carp wrap or tortilla
Egg Salad Variations
You can find many varieties of egg salad. The classic recipe are sharing today is easily adapted. Here are a few yummy add ins.- Green Olives
- Diced Celery
- Bacon
- Pickles
- Avocado
- Peppers or Hot Sauce
- Spinach (pictured here)
Nutrition
Hooray for easy weeknight meals. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. If you are looking for another easy and delicious sandwich recipe, try our yummy French Dip Sandwiches or the trendy Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad!
xo,
Ellie Grove
This egg salad is perfect for my lunches this week. I have loved the flavor and how easy it is to make!
Kristyn
This is exactly how I like egg salad!! You can't go wrong with a classic recipe! We love making it for brunch!
Sha
This has been on my on repeat breakfast meal! Sooo easy yet delicious and filling!
April
Love this! Super flavorful, easy to toss together - great for lunch!
Jessica
Thank you so much!
Sharina
I love having this for brunch! It is so easy to make and this egg salad is sooo simple and satisfying.
Andie
I'm obsessed with this recipe. I have been putting it on bagel thins and WOW! I can't be stopped; I eat it at least 3 times a week.
Jessica
Oh you just made my day! Thanks Andie!
Kimberly
Perfect and simple!
Jessica
Thank you!
Sofia Graf
I love the recipe of classic egg salad but with organic ghee instead of mayo. I found the salad more flavorsome than ghee. Please try this healthy tasty recipe with ghee than mayo, you will love it for sure.
Melissa McArthur
Give me all the egg salad!!! So delish and great for a crowd!