Egg salad is classic, simple, and only requires a handful of ingredients! Serve it as a side, or make it into an egg salad sandwich. Either way, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd!
This is one of those easy recipes that is perfect for picnics, reunions, or just an easy lunch! We love chicken salad for the same reason as well as avocado egg salad!
a family fav – Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad will never go out of style, in my opinion. It’s a classic recipe that is always yummy and always hits the spot and has ALWAYS been a family favorite. It’s not too plain, but just plain enough that everyone will enjoy it! Even for your pickiest eaters.
This recipe is also great for feeding large groups of people. You can double the recipe and serve it in a bowl, or on bread to make egg salad sandwiches.
This is the ultimate picnic food—in fact, I like to serve our egg salad on thick sliced bread with some fresh fruit on the side. It also makes a simple side dish that goes great with so many different foods—burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled hot dogs, or french dip!
how to boil the eggs
Boiling eggs is so easy!
Do not be intimated by this easier-than-it-sounds cooking technique. It’s as simple as placing the eggs into a pot of water, adding a little salt and oil, and bringing it to a boil.
Go to this post HERE for all of the simple details. You’ll be a hard boiled egg pro, I promise! But, also not that you can make other ways. We recommend making them in the instant pot too (beyond easy!)
How to Make Egg Salad
After your eggs have boiled and cooled, shell them and place into a bowl. Grab a fork and gently chop up the eggs (Tip: use a pastry cutter or a stiff wire whisk to “chop’’ the boiled eggs). Then mix in the mayo. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add other herbs or spices, add them at this time.
Mayo Substitute: Besides the eggs, Mayo is the main ingredient in the recipe. Using a substitute will alter the flavor and texture. With that said, you can use:
- Miracle Whip substitute at 1:1 ratio; season to taste
- Greek Yogurt (the full fat kind) substitute at a 1:1 ratio; season to taste
Additional Ingredients
There are several different ingredients you could add for flavor, or to include some veggies or protein. Try any of these herbs, seasonings, or mix-ins!
Herbs/seasonings:
- lemon juice
- green onions
- parsley
- dijon mustard
- curry powder
- paprika
Mix-Ins:
- diced pickles or relish
- Celery, carrots, avocado, olives
- Cubed chicken or ham, diced cooked shrimp, bacon bits
- Diced tomato or cherry tomatoes
How to Serve + Store
You can serve this egg salad warm or you can put it in the fridge to serve it cold. Both ways are delicious, so you can’t go wrong. The most common way we eat egg salad is on sandwich bread. One thing I like to do is to toast the bread first. Other items you can serve this on include:
- Toasted bagels
- Pita bread
- Lettuce wrap
- Tortilla chips
- Croissant
- Bun
How much egg salad to feed a crowd? This recipe makes about 4 servings, so it averages to 2 eggs per person. If you’re making sandwiches, you’ll definitely want to stick to about 2 per person. If you’re just using it as a side, you can probably plan on less.
Leftovers
If you have any salad leftover, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It will last 3 to 5 days in the fridge, so make the most out of those leftovers. Put the egg salad on toast, make sandwiches, or use as a yummy addition to your dinner.
Unfortunately, eggs and mayonnaise are two things that do not freeze well. So if you did freeze your egg salad, it wouldn’t maintain its nice creamy texture after thawing so we do not recommend it.
Be sure to try our recipe and let us know what you think. It’s a keeper in our books and we hope you feel the same way!
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For more great “salad” recipes, try:
How to Make Egg Salad recipe
Ingredients
- 6 eggs room temperature
- water
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste to taste
Instructions
- Carefully place eggs in a pot of cold water and cover completely by 1 inch or so. Add a pinch of salt and a tsp. of vegetable oil (this will make them easier to peel).
- Bring water to a boil on medium heat. Once it has reached a boil, cover it and remove it from the heat. Let sit off of the heat for 10-12 minutes.
- Dump hot water from the pot, fill it with cold water, and let cool for an additional few minutes.
- Shell your eggs and place them in a bowl. Chop up with a fork and mix in mayo. Add salt and pepper. Serve warm, or place in the fridge to serve cold.
I always have boiled eggs in my fridge for this reason alone. We love Deviled eggs and they make great sandwiches.
i love this egg salad recipe! its simple and delicious! my family loves to have these in their school lunches. great job!
Thank you so much!! It’s perfect for school lunches!
Perfection 🙂
Love this recipe! i have egg salad sandwiches for lunch all the time!
I love a good egg salad sandwich, thanks for all these tips!
These are made on a regular occasion in my house!
Egg salad is one of y favorite sandwiches & this recipe is perfect! It’s creamy & simple & we added a little paprika to ours, which we love!
This is the best to make esp with all my eggs from easter!! So simple and good!
THANKS FOR THE EGG BOILING TIP. I love putting egg salad on toasted bread or scooping it up with tortilla chips.
Egg Salad is one of my favorite sandwiches! This recipe is so creamy & fluffy!
Egg Salad Sandwiches are an absolute Favorite of mine! They just scream Summer and I am so ready for summer!
Delicious and simple!
Just add a little chopped green pepper and some chopped red onion, and it becomes a 5-star recipe! ~
Sounds like some tasty additions! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
My grandma used mayonnaise, salt, pepper and the special touch was chopped green bell pepper. Maybe that is a southern touch.
Sounds yummy with a bell pepper in there too!
Best egg salad!!
So glad you enjoy it!