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I’ll show you how to make egg salad. This egg salad recipe is great for sandwiches, salads, and more! Easy, family-friendly, and low-carb!

Easy Egg Salad Recipe

Ready for something fantastic and easy? You’re in luck! This is a classic egg salad recipe, just like Grandma used to make! Sit down with it for a quick lunch … or chow down for dinner at any time as the weather gets warmer.

I know what you may be thinking … “This is such a classic! I have my own recipe passed down through the generations. Doesn’t everyone?!” To that, I answer, tradition is wonderful, but just give this one a try! It’s my own perfected egg salad recipe that you’ll simply adore. You may even use it to tweak the recipe that’s been in your family forever! It’s that amazing: creamy, eggy, and full of crisp onions and celery. So good!

And if you’ve never made egg salad before? Don’t despair!! This egg salad recipe is very, very easy. In fact, there are only a few steps: five steps to hardboil the eggs, and three steps to put together the salad itself. The ingredients are the kind you can find at any store, and it lasts 3-5 days in the fridge (if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers!). If you’re someone who doesn’t have a traditional family egg salad recipe, well, here you go with your new family recipe!! 😉

Let’s get into the recipe itself…

Egg Salad Recipe

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large eggs
mayonnaise
yellow mustard
green onion
celery
salt
ground black pepper
paprika

Note: Make sure your eggs are fresh for this recipe! Expired eggs will float to the top of the water when you try to cook them, but a fresh egg will sit neatly at the bottom of the pan on its side.

How To Make Egg Salad

Time needed: 30 minutes.

How To Make Egg Salad

Add the eggs to a medium saucepan. Add cold water to a level where it is just covering the eggs.
Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let the eggs stand for 15 minutes.
Remove the eggs to a large bowl with ice water and let the eggs cool.
Peel and chop the eggs and place them in a medium bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spread the egg mixture on your favorite bread or crackers, or serve on lettuce or in a wrap!

Egg Salad Recipe: FAQs

If any questions popped up while you were reading this post, here’s some additional info about this recipe that you’ll want to keep in mind!

What are some tasty side-dishes for egg salad?

Ooh, anything summery or springtime-y! Think fresh fruit, for instance. A fantastic fruit salad plus egg salad? Heavenly!!

What are some additions or substitutions you can recommend?

You know what I always say…the recipes I post are tried and true and perfect to me! But that doesn’t mean they’re perfect for everyone. So, if you need some suggestions to experiment with, here you go!

Avocado, Chives, Fresh or dried dill, Pickle relish or pickle juice, Carrots, Olives, Tomatoes, Bacon, Shrimp, Chicken, Ham, A little spot of apple cider vinegar (if you want the salad to have a bit of a tang!)

You can also switch out the yellow mustard for Dijon, or a grainy variety.

Also, if you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt will do the trick.

How long does egg salad last?

3-5 days in the fridge! As soon as it gets watery, you’ll want to toss this egg salad. Also, remember you can only keep it out for about 2 hours at room temperature before it becomes gross and full of bacteria. Store it responsibly!

How did you like this egg salad for sandwiches?

Now that you’ve got a fabulous recipe for egg salad, go forth and create some yummy goodness! Comment down below with your thoughts on this recipe. Did you enjoy this recipe? Did you have any issues throwing it together? Does it leave something to be desired? Let me know, ‘cause I’d be happy to hear from y’all!!

Check out more egg-based recipes on Love Bakes Good Cakes!

Egg is definitely one of those any-time foods if you prepare it right, don’t you think? If you agree, I’ve got a ton of egg-based recipes for you on this blog:

Classic Deviled Eggs – the perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Low Carb Baked Omelet – the whole family will love this one! It’s a great make-ahead breakfast for those hectic mornings.
Brunch Pizza – this will be a new family favorite!
Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burritos – make them and then freeze them for fuss-free breakfast in the mornings!

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Old-Fashioned Egg Salad

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Cooling Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

I'll show you how to make egg salad. This egg salad recipe is great for sandwiches, salads, and more! Easy, family-friendly, and low-carb!

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. yellow mustard
2 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
2 tbsp. celery finely diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika

Instructions

To hardboil the eggs:

Add the eggs to a medium saucepan and add cold water to where it is just covering the eggs.
Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let the eggs stand for 15 minutes.
Remove the eggs to a large bowl with ice water and let the eggs cool.

For the egg salad:

Peel and chop the eggs and place them in a medium bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spread on your favorite bread or crackers, or serve on lettuce.

Notes

Make sure your eggs are fresh for this recipe! Expired eggs will float to the top of the water when you try to cook them, but a fresh egg will sit neatly at the bottom of the pan on its side.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 417mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g

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