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    Simple Egg Salad Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 31, 2021 by Dee

    This Simple Egg Salad Recipe uses just 5 ingredients and is super easy to make. It's cool, creamy and makes the best egg salad sandwiches! via @meamel

    This Simple Egg Salad Recipe uses just 5 ingredients and is super easy to make. It's cool, creamy and makes the best egg salad sandwiches!

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    simple egg salad with celery in a white bowl

    We've been making this delicious classic egg salad forever. It's basically my grandmas's egg salad recipe with a couple of changes, and it's the absolute best! It's also delicious way to use up those gorgeous colored Easter eggs!

    Simple Ingredients

    I love bold flavors! But, like potato salad, I keep the ingredients for classic egg salad super simple:

    • Hard boiled eggs -- Cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot!
    • Celery -- I like to use the leaves for garnish
    • Mayo
    • Dijon mustard -- gives added flavor without tasting like mustard
    • Herbes de Provence seasoning -- optional, but so good, plus salt and pepper if you want -- taste first

    How to Make Classic Egg Salad

    First, you'll need to peel and chop up your hard cooked eggs. You want a rough chop for texture, so don't chop them too fine. Chop them with a knife or use a pastry blender or potato masher for this.

    Next, chop up 2 celery stalks. For best texture, finely chop them. Add the celery the chopped eggs to a mixing bowl.

    chopped celery and chopped hard boiled eggs in glass mixing bowl

    Now, add your mayo and Dijon mustard. Grandma used regular mustard, but I love the flavor of Dijon. It's not as strong, and even my picky mustard haters will eat this!

    If you're unsure about using mustard in egg salad, add a tiny bit. Then, add more if you like it. I use a teaspoon here, which is just right!

    mayo, dijon mustard, chopped hard boiled eggs and celery in a mixing bowl

    Next, gently stir all of the ingredients together until creamy and well blended. The salad might seem dry at first. But, don't add any more mayo yet.

    It will get smooth and creamier as you mix everything. Trust me on this, folks! If you add too much mayo, your salad will get runny!

    Now stir in a little bit of Herbes de Provence. We add this seasoning to scrambled eggs and chicken dishes, like Roast Chicken, Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Casserole -- so good!

    Finally, add a little bit of salt and pepper, to taste. You may not even need it, so definitely taste the egg salad first. The flavor develops as the salad sits, so it tastes even better after a few hours or the next day.

    egg salad topped with celery leaves in a white serving bowl

    Spice it Up

    If you prefer egg salad with more flavor, try my Chipotle Egg Salad. Or, stir in some chopped pickles or green onions for extra flavor and crunch!

    Make Sandwiches

    You can eat the egg salad straight up or use it to make the best egg salad sandwiches. I recommend using whole grain or whole wheat bread, but you can use what you have.

    All you really need to make the sandwiches are the salad and a little bit of leafy green lettuce. I don't even add any extra mayo on mine, although the Hubs always does!

    egg salad sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce on a plate

    Storage

    Definitely store the the egg salad in the refrigerator. It should keep for 3 to 4 days, if it lasts that long. It goes fast here! Note -- Egg salad does not freeze well, so plan accordingly.

    Recipe

    simple egg salad in a white serving bowl

    Simple Egg Salad Recipe

    Published by Dee
    This Simple Egg Salad Recipe uses just 5 ingredients and is super easy to make. It's cool, creamy and makes the best egg salad sandwiches!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 347 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped
    • 2 medium celery stalks finely chopped
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon DIjon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon herbes de Provence seasoning optional
    • sea salt and pepper, to taste optional

    Instructions
     

    • Chop eggs and celery, and add to mixing bowl
      chopped hard boiled eggs and celery in a mixing bowl
    • Add mayo and mustard
      chopped hard boiled eggs and celery with mayo and mustard in mixing bowl
    • Gently stir ingredients together until well blended. Season with Herbes de Provence, if using, and sea salt and pepper, to taste, if desired
      stir egg salad ingredients together in mixing bowl

    Notes

    Keep egg salad refrigerated. 
    If you can't find Herbes de Provence (should be in spice aisle) use Italian seasoning, dried parsley or skip.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 385mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

     

    Recipe originally published in 2015 and updated in 2021

    egg salad in a bowl with sandwich
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    1. Jim says

      April 06, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      Awesome recipe! Had it for lunch today and will again soon. Lots of eggs to use up!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        So glad you liked the egg salad! Thanks, Jim!

    2. Beth says

      April 05, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      Yummy! Such a big hit here! I will definitely be making this again soon!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Catalina says

      April 05, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      I love sandwiches with egg salad!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      April 04, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      Egg salad is one of my favorite things! I love it for breakfast on toast!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      April 03, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      This Simple Egg Salad looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Allyson Zea says

      April 03, 2021 at 9:56 am

      I crave egg salad at least once a week! It's so tasty!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Joanna says

      April 02, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      So easy yet so satisfying egg salad! Love it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 02, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        Thank you so much, Joanna. Glad you liked it!

    8. Audrey says

      April 08, 2015 at 2:51 am

      I love egg salad sandwiches. Never thought to add mustard, so will try it next time.
      Thanks,
      Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

      Reply
    9. Dee M says

      April 06, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      You're welcome, Miz Helen. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Miz Helen says

      April 06, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      This is exactly what I will be doing with some of the Easter Eggs today, I love Egg Salad! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    11. Dee M says

      April 04, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      I used to use a combo of whatever I had on hand, but we bought this mix the last time we were at Penzeys, and I love it. Plus, it's so easy to just sprinkle some in. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Carolann Lucian says

      April 04, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Egg salad is always delicious! I've never tried Penzey's sandwich sprinkle, but I love all their spices I've tried. I'll have to pick up that particular seasoning.

      Reply
    13. Dee M says

      April 03, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      So true, Maggie -- I always end up using a fork when I serve the sandwiches. Happy Easter to you too! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Maggie says

      April 03, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      We love egg salad sandwiches for lunch or a light supper, trying to eat an egg salad baguette however is never easy and can get very messy!
      Joyeux Paques.

      Reply

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