Classic Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 12hard boiled eggs
- ¼ cfinely chopped red onion
- ¼finely chopped celery
- ½ cmayo
- 2 tbspyellow mustard
- 1 tbspdill pickle relish
- to tastesalt & pepper
Directions
- 1
Place your eggs in the bottom of a large pot (make sure you use a pot with a lid!), and fill with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.As soon as it comes to a hard boil, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. then turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Allow to sit, covered, off the heat for 11 minutes.
- 2
While the eggs are sitting and cooking, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
- 3
Place cooked eggs immediately in ice water to cool. Once cooled, crack and peel the eggs. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until cold.
- 4
When the eggs are cold, finely chop them with a knife or egg slicer and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 5
Add onion, celery, mayo, mustard, relish, and salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Cover and chill for at least an hour or until ready to serve.
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About this Recipe
Looking for that quintessential lunch staple that’s both satisfying and simple to make? This Classic Egg Salad Recipe delivers timeless flavor, perfect for any sandwich occasion. It’s a versatile dish beloved by all, offering comfort and familiarity in every bite.
What makes this Classic Egg Salad truly shine is its balanced blend of creamy and crunchy textures, brightened by just the right amount of tang. With a meticulous combination of creamy mayo, pungent yellow mustard, and zesty dill pickle relish, every spoonful is a harmonious experience that feels both familiar and perfectly fresh. It's a testament to how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary.
Prepare for a rich, creamy, and wonderfully satisfying egg salad. The hard-boiled eggs provide a tender base, while the finely chopped red onion and celery introduce a delightful crispness and subtle aromatic bite. You'll find a lively zest from the dill pickle relish and yellow mustard, perfectly cutting through the richness of the mayonnaise. This recipe, with a 30-minute prep time, creates a lunch staple that’s both comforting and packed with flavor, offering 203 calories per serving.
While perfect as is, you can easily adapt this Easy Egg Salad to your preference. For an extra kick, a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce could be added. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, green onions can be substituted for red onion, or you can even omit the onion entirely. Want more tang? Increase the dill pickle relish or add a splash of pickle juice.
This versatile egg salad is ideal for hearty sandwiches, wraps, or scooped onto fresh lettuce leaves for a lighter meal. It's a fantastic choice for a quick lunch, a casual picnic, or even a light dinner year-round. Serve it simply or garnish with fresh dill for an elegant touch.