You’ll find no unnecessary frills here; just the classic elements of egg salad we all know and love. I love that this entire recipe comes together in just 15 minutes– and that includes the time it takes to cook the eggs! This easy egg salad is so rich, creamy, and indulgent!
What’s in This Easy Egg Salad Recipe?
Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs form the base of this salad. I’ll teach you an easy way to make them! Onion: Adds a little bit of bite to the salad. Chives: Add a fresh and herbal flavor to the salad. Dijon Mustard: Adds a bit of tanginess to the salad. Mayonnaise: Makes the salad rich and creamy. Lemon Juice: Adds a touch of acidity to balance out the creaminess of the eggs and mayonnaise.
Variations To Try
For a little bit of spice, try adding some ground paprika, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, or a dash of your favorite hot sauce!
How to Store and Reheat
Once you have made the egg salad, cover it with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and it will keep well for 2 days. Because there is mayo in this salad, be sure to keep it in the fridge so that it doesn’t go off. It shouldn’t be kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Can You Freeze Egg Salad?
I have found that it’s best not to freeze the egg salad as the texture will change once thawed.
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Why We Love This Egg Salad Recipe
We just love this easy and delicious egg salad sandwich recipe! It’s creamy, a little chunky, and filled with flavor. It’s one of our favorite easy lunch recipes to prepare for the whole family.
Easy. With just a few simple ingredients and some hard-boiled eggs, this salad comes together in minutes! Make Ahead. The eggs can be boiled ahead of time, so this makes a great meal prep lunch. Versatile. Serve it up on a bed of lettuce, or put it on some fresh bread to make a tasty sandwich.
Variations on an Egg Salad Sandwich
You can use different spice blends to create new and exciting egg salad flavors. Try Italian seasoning, herbs de Provence, or even everything bagel seasoning!
How to Store and Reheat
This egg salad recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. So this is the perfect thing to prepare on a Sunday night so you can make quick, easy egg salad sandwiches all week.
How to Freeze
While it’s technically safe to freeze this egg salad recipe, we don’t recommend it unless absolutely necessary, as the texture and flavor change a lot. It will keep in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
We love a classic egg salad sandwich on hearty no-knead sandwich bread. This egg salad recipe is also great on top of a chopped salad or served with tortilla chips for dipping.
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Notes from the Test Kitchen
To make your own Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend, combine 1 tablespoon each of minced fresh basil, minced fresh chervil leaves, minced fresh chives, minced fresh dill, and minced fresh tarragon leaves. Add freshly ground black or white pepper to taste.
How to Make Egg Salad Step by Step
Mix the Salad: Mix 8 chopped hard-boiled eggs, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, 2 diced ribs of celery, 4 thinly-sliced scallions, 1 teaspoon of dried Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and sugar. Serve the Salad: Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich.
