easy egg salad recipe
This egg salad recipe is simple, creamy, and endlessly versatile. It’s the kind of dish that proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to make something satisfying. Whether you spread it between two slices of bread, scoop it onto a salad, or enjoy it with crackers, this recipe delivers comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise use more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or Dijon for a tangier kick
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely minced (or substitute green onion for a milder taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs like parsley chives, or dill (optional, for brightness)
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon paprika optional, adds a smoky note
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, balances richness
Instructions
- Boil the eggs (10–12 minutes):
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool & peel the eggs (5 minutes):
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water.
- Crack the shells gently and peel.
- Chop the eggs (2 minutes):
- Dice into small chunks for texture.
- Mix the dressing (2 minutes):
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
- Combine (2 minutes):
- Fold in the chopped eggs, onions, and herbs.
- Adjust seasoning:
- Taste and add more salt, pepper, or mustard if needed.
- Serve & enjoy:
- Spread on bread, pile onto crackers, or enjoy straight from the bowl!
Notes
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Boil the eggs (10–12 minutes):
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
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Cool & peel the eggs (5 minutes):
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water.
- Crack the shells gently and peel.
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Chop the eggs (2 minutes):
- Dice into small chunks for texture.
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Mix the dressing (2 minutes):
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
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Combine (2 minutes):
- Fold in the chopped eggs, onions, and herbs.
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Adjust seasoning:
- Taste and add more salt, pepper, or mustard if needed.
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Serve & enjoy:
- Spread on bread, pile onto crackers, or enjoy straight from the bowl!