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Egg Salad Recipe

The BEST Egg Salad recipe! This creamy, dreamy egg salad is just as good by itself as it is on a sandwich. Light and bright flavors, ultra creamy and loaded with flavor, this egg salad is sure to elevate your lunch game! | MomOnTimeout.com
Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword egg salad, egg salad recipe, egg salad sandwich, egg salad sandwich recipe, how to make egg salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 386kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 10 hard boiled eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons pickle relish or diced pickles, optional
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill see notes for dried dill
  • tablespoons fresh chives see notes for dried chives
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Gently peel your hard boiled eggs and dice them into small pieces.
    10 hard boiled eggs
  • Place the diced eggs in a medium bowl.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and stir gently until thoroughly combined.
    ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 to 4 tablespoons pickle relish, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1½ tablespoons fresh chives, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Taste test and add additional seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with some fresh dill or chives and serve with crackers or as a sandwich. 

Notes

Storage: Transfer leftover egg salad to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Dill: For 1 tablespoon of fresh, swap for 1 teaspoon of dried.
Chives: For 1 ½ tablespoons of fresh, swap for 1 tablespoon of dried.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 478mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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