Description
This Best Classic Egg Salad Recipe offers a creamy, flavorful filling perfect for easy sandwiches or as a side dish. Made with simple ingredients like hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a blend of spices, it comes together quickly in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying, protein-packed meal or snack.
Ingredients
Egg Salad
- 9 hard boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop the eggs: Add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl and use a pastry cutter to chop them up into small pieces, creating a perfect base for the salad.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, paprika, celery salt, onion powder, white pepper, and salt until the mixture is fully combined and creamy, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Serve or refrigerate: Refrigerate the egg salad for up to 4 days to allow flavors to meld or serve immediately on your choice of bread for delicious sandwiches.
Notes
- Use freshly boiled eggs chilled in ice water for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt and pepper.
- Pickle juice adds tanginess—substitute with a little vinegar if unavailable.
- Serve on whole grain bread, lettuce wraps, or crackers for versatility.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 4 days for freshness and safety.
