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!

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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 Fresh Are Your Eggs?

Are Your Eggs Fresh? The best egg salad recipe begins with great ingredients. Eggs that are really fresh can be difficult to peel when boiled, so opt to cook them in the air fryer or Instant Pot so they peel easily.

A fresh egg will lay on its side on the bottom of a bowl full of water, if it’s a little older, it’ll still sink but stay on one end. Don’t eat eggs if they float on the surface of the water, this means they’ve expired.

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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.
Overhead shot of egg salad ingredients before being mixed together

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!

Spoon in a bowl of egg salad

More Easy Salad Sandwiches

Here are more easy salads that can be served egg salad sandwich style! Make a varitey platter for a perfect luncheon.

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Best Egg Salad Recipe

Nothing is more picnic-perfect than a creamy egg salad recipe! This recipe makes perfect egg salad sandwiches!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 8 eggs hard boiled and cooled
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped

Instructions 

  • Cut eggs in half. Remove yolks and chop whites.
  • Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard and salt & pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Serve on bread or over lettuce.

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Notes

To Hard Boil Eggs:
  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water ½″ above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cover and remove from heat.
  2. Let stand covered for 15-17 minutes (for large eggs).
  3. Remove from hot water and place in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 320 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 339mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 147mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American

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  1. Great recipe. Made twice following recipe verbatim, salt and pepper to taste, to gauge taste. This morning substituted Dijon mustard for the yellow mustard and liked the subtle change in flavor. The small amount of celery and scallion add a delightful crunch, pungency, and texture to this dish the fresh dill makes it pop. Thanks for a great recipe!5 stars

  2. To be clear, bring the water to a boil and then add eggs so the shell doesn’t stick.
    Eggs put in water and brought to boil will cook the membrane inside that connects to
    the egg. Add the eggs as the water begins to boil.
    Best,
    the Dude of Food5 stars

  3. Well darn…I have been making egg salad wrong all these years too! The mashing of the cooked yolks is literally a game changer. It makes it ultra creamy without having to use a lot of mayonnaise. The addition of celery and green onions were also a game changer. I have had an egg salad epiphany! Thank you for sharing the recipe!5 stars

  4. I’ve made “OK” egg salad for years, but this technique for putting it all together made a HUGE difference!5 stars

  5. Eggscellent!!! I substituted Dijon mustard for mustard. Then I added season salt and lots of cracked pepper.5 stars

  6. I didn’t think I liked egg salad…until I tried this one! So easy and sooooo good! I was asked to make it for a get together and everyone raved about it. The bowl was cleaned out quickly. A friend who is a vegan said she couldn’t resist and had 2 helpings!5 stars