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Gather a handful of ingredients and follow these simple steps on How to make Egg Salad for a deliciously classic side or tasty sandwich.

This one is a perfect recipe for picnics, reunions, or just an easy lunch! We love Chicken Salad for the same reason as well as Avocado Egg Salad! Serve any of these on a tasty slice of White Bread.

How to make egg salad, served on a croissant sandwich with grapes.
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a family fave – Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad will never go out of style, in my opinion. It’s a classic recipe that is always yummy, 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 your pickiest eaters.

This egg salad is also great for picnics or feeding large groups of people. Easily double the recipe and serve it in a bowl, or on bread and Crescent Rolls to make egg salad sandwiches.

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 pro at making hard-boiled eggs, I promise!

But, also note that you can make them in other ways. We recommend making them in the instant pot too (beyond easy!)

Three boiled and peeled eggs for how to make egg salad.

How to Make Egg Salad

BOIL EGGS. 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 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.

MIX + SERVE. Shell your eggs and place them in a bowl. Chop up with a fork and mix in mayo. (Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a stiff wire whisk to “chop’’ the boiled eggs.) Add salt and pepper.

Serve warm, or place in the fridge to serve cold.

Chopped eggs for how to make egg salad.

Additions and Substitutions

Mayo substitute. Besides the eggs, mayonnaise is the main ingredient in this simple Egg Salad 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 herbs. For added flavor, try mixing in lemon juice, green onions, parsley, dijon mustard, curry powder, or paprika.

Mix-Ins. Add veggies or protein:

  • Veggies. Diced pickles or relish, celery, carrots, avocado, diced tomato or cherry tomatoes, or olives.
  • Protein. Cubed chicken or ham, diced cooked shrimp, or bacon bits.
Chopped eggs in a bowl for how to make egg salad.

Serving suggestions

The most common way we eat egg salad is on sandwich bread. One thing I like to do is to toast the bread first. You can also try serving Egg Salad on:

How much egg salad to feed a crowd. This recipe makes about 4 servings, about 2 eggs per person. If making sandwiches, stick to about 2 per person. If you’re just using it as a side, you can probably plan on less.

Egg salad pairs really well with:

Storing Info

STORE. Keep the leftover Egg Salad recipe 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 it as a yummy addition to your dinner.

FREEZE. 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.

How to make egg salad served on a croissant with grapes.

Recipe FAQ

What is the best way to chop eggs for egg salad?

You can easily use a fork to chop the eggs. A pastry cutter or stiff wire whisk also work well too. You can chop/mash to your liking, but I prefer to have a few larger chunks of egg throughout.

Is egg salad served warm or cold?

Serve this easy Egg Salad recipe warm or put it in the fridge to serve it cold. Both ways are delicious, so you can’t go wrong.

How do you keep egg salad sandwiches from getting soggy?

I like to toast the bread before adding the egg salad. Or, you can add lettuce between the egg mixture and bread to prevent the bread from getting soggy.

For more great “salad” recipes, try:

4.96 from 21 votes

How to Make Egg Salad recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Gather a handful of ingredients and follow these simple steps on How to make Egg Salad for a deliciously classic side or tasty sandwich.
Servings: 4
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal, Protein: 8g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 253mg, Sodium: 212mg, Potassium: 91mg, Vitamin A: 355IU, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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23 Comments

  1. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    Egg Salad is one of my favorite sandwiches! This recipe is so creamy & fluffy!

  2. Kristi says:

    5 stars
    THANKS FOR THE EGG BOILING TIP. I love putting egg salad on toasted bread or scooping it up with tortilla chips.

  3. misty says:

    5 stars
    This is the best to make esp with all my eggs from easter!! So simple and good!

  4. Joy says:

    5 stars
    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!

  5. Sommer says:

    5 stars
    These are made on a regular occasion in my house!

  6. Kimberly says:

    5 stars
    I love a good egg salad sandwich, thanks for all these tips!

  7. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! i have egg salad sandwiches for lunch all the time!

  8. Aimee Shugarman says:

    5 stars
    Perfection 🙂

  9. krissy says:

    5 stars
    i love this egg salad recipe! its simple and delicious! my family loves to have these in their school lunches. great job!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you so much!! It’s perfect for school lunches!

  10. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I always have boiled eggs in my fridge for this reason alone. We love Deviled eggs and they make great sandwiches.