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Published October 23, 2021 by Jennifer. 4 Comments.
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This easy egg salad recipe is literally the EASIEST egg salad ever. Made with hard boiled eggs, dijon mustard, seasonings, and more. It's a delicious, light lunch recipe that makes the best egg salad sandwiches.
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Egg salad garnished with parsley and served in a white bowl for serving.
This easy egg salad recipe is literally the EASIEST egg salad ever. Made with hard boiled eggs, dijon mustard, seasonings, and more. It's a delicious, light lunch recipe that makes the best egg salad sandwiches.

This easy egg salad recipe is literally the EASIEST egg salad ever. Made with hard boiled eggs, dijon mustard, seasonings, and more. It’s a delicious, light lunch recipe that makes the best egg salad sandwiches.

Easy egg salad recipe on a white plate and garnished with fresh parsley.

I love light and easy recipes and this egg salad recipe is one of my favorites.

You could make this salad fancier by adding in chopped red onion or green onions, but I am keeping things light and simple so you can make this dish quick and easy.

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this classic egg salad recipe.

Egg Salad Ingredients

Boiled Eggs – Perfect hard boiled eggs are eggs that are boiled in hot water over high heat, boiled in the oven, eggs cooked in the air fryer, and then soaked in cold water to reduce the temperature. Once the temp has been reduced to room temperature they are easy to peel. You can also store hard boiled eggs for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Dijon Mustard – Dijon mustard gives added seasonings and flavors which is why you don’t need too many things for this delicious egg salad. If you’re not a fan of dijon mustard you can substitute with plain yellow mustard.

Mayonaise – Mayo makes this dish delicious and creamy, but if you’re looking to cut calories and fats you can always substitute this with plan greek yogurt .

Seasonings – Once again I like to keep things basic by using common seasonings such as salt, pepper, and paprika.

Fresh Parsley – For garnish before serving.

Ingredients needed to make egg salad.

How to Make Basic Egg Salad

  1. Place eggs in a medium bowl and then chop eggs into small pieces.
  2. Mix the chopped eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings. Stir until combined and creamy.
  3. Top with fresh parsley and then serve with bread or even with lettuce for lettuce wraps.
Ingredients combined in a bowl to make egg salad.

This basic egg salad recipe is my favorite way to make a simple egg salad with leftover eggs.

It’s one of my favorite hard boiled egg recipes to make when I need to use up my leftover eggs.

Close up photo of egg salad on a plate ready to be served.

FAQs

Can I add relish to this egg salad?

Absolutely! This is my favorite basic egg salad recipe so you can easily add additional items such as pickle relish, green onions, and chopped red onions for even more flavor.

How long does egg salad last?

Leftover egg salad is safe to eat as long as it’s been stored correctly. Store leftover egg salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days before discarding.

Other uses for boiled eggs?

Besides dying and hiding Easter eggs, you can use hard boiled eggs to make more than just egg salad. I love to add eggs to my tuna salad, use as a quick and easy protein snack, and they’re perfect to use when making deviled egg, potato salad, and avocado egg salad.

Classic egg salad in a white bowl ready to serve.

Make this recipe when you’re looking for something to use up those extra hard boiled eggs. AND Egg salad is great to make when you’re looking to use up those leftover Easter eggs.

This healthy egg salad is an easy meal and makes the best egg salad sandwich. It’s a classic recipe that makes the perfect sandwich.

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Egg salad garnished with parsley and served in a white bowl for serving.
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Classic Easy Egg Salad

This easy egg salad recipe is literally the EASIEST egg salad ever. Made with hard boiled eggs, dijon mustard, seasonings, and more. It's a delicious, light lunch recipe that makes the best egg salad sandwiches.
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 207kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs boiled
  • 1/3 cup mayonaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley garnish

Instructions

  • Place eggs in a medium bowl and then chop thee eggs into small pieces.
  • Mix the chopped eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings. Stir until combined and creamy.
  • Top with fresh parsley and then serve with bread or even with lettuce for lettuce wraps.

Notes

Can I add relish to this egg salad?
Absolutely! This is my favorite basic egg salad recipe so you can easily add additional items such as pickle relish, green onions, and chopped red onions for even more flavor.
How long does egg salad last?
Leftover egg salad is safe to eat as long as it’s been stored correctly. Store leftover egg salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days before discarding.
Other uses for boiled eggs?
Besides dying and hiding Easter eggs, you can use hard boiled eggs to make more than just egg salad. I love to add eggs to my tuna salad, use as a quick and easy protein snack, and they’re perfect to use when making deviled egg, potato salad, and avocado egg salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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