Classic Egg Salad
This classic egg salad recipe is perfectly creamy, tangy and loaded with fresh flavors. Packed with protein and simple ingredients, it's the perfect go-to lunch for busy weekdays.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic egg salad, easy egg salad, egg salad, high protien
Servings: 3
- 6 Eggs
- ¼ cup Red onion
- ¼ cup Pickles (optional)
- ¼ cup Parsley
- ¼ cup Chives
- ¼ cup Mayo
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Hard boil 6 eggs: Bring a pot of water to boil. Once boiled, gently add 6 eggs to the pot. Boil the eggs for 10 mins, then remove from the pot and place into a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel and chop the eggs, then add them to medium-sized bowl.
Dice red onion: Finely dice the red onion and add to the bowl of eggs.
Prepare the pickles (optional): If you're using pickles, ensure they are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the salad, then chop and add to the bowl.
Chop fresh herbs: Finely chop the parsley and chives and add to the bowl.
Add the dressing: Add the mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice and freshly cracked black pepper to the bowl.
Combine ingredients: Mix all ingredients together just until well combined.
Enjoy! Spoon the egg salad over toast, stuff it into a croissant, or eat straight out of the bowl!
ALTERNATIVE ADD-INS AND VARIATIONS:
• Herbs: Swap in your favorite herbs or whatever you have on hand. Dill and green onions are great alternatives.
• Crunch: Replace pickles with chopped celery for extra crunch.
• Spices: Add a dash of paprika for an extra kick!
STORAGE TIPS:
For the best taste, this egg salad to best enjoyed fresh. However, you may store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
MAKE AHEAD:
While this salad is best served fresh, you can prepare the eggs, red onion, and herbs in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the pickles and dressing right before serving.