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Egg salad sandwich on a bun

Egg Salad Recipe for a Creamy, Crave-Worthy Classic


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  • Author: Chef Jennifer
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy egg salad recipe is creamy, comforting, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or salad toppers—ready in minutes and full of flavor


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: pickle relish, celery, lemon juice, red onion, paprika

Egg salad ingredients flatlay


Instructions

  1. Boil Eggs: Place eggs in pot, bring to boil, then turn off heat and let sit 12 minutes. Transfer to ice bath.
  2. Peel & Chop: Once cool, peel and chop eggs.
  3. Mix Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayo, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional ingredients.
  4. Combine: Gently fold in chopped eggs until fully coated.
  5. Serve: Chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately on bread or greens.

Steps to make creamy egg salad

Notes

Swap mayo with Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter twist. Add celery or pickles for crun

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 195
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg