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The Best Classic Creamy Egg Salad Recipe

A generous serving of creamy egg salad recipe, featuring chopped eggs and topped with bright green chives.
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You will make the best homemade egg salad with this classic, creamy recipe. It is quick to assemble and perfect for satisfying egg salad sandwich filling or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use your favorite creamy dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled, hard-boiled eggs in a large bowl.
  2. Coarsely chop the eggs. For a creamy texture, mash about half of the eggs with a fork until smooth, leaving the other half slightly chunkier for texture.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, dill, chives, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the eggs.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix, or the salad will become too mushy.
  5. Taste the egg salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the egg salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  7. Serve your perfect egg salad on toasted bread for an easy egg salad sandwich, in lettuce wraps, or as a simple picnic side dish.

Notes

  • For the creamiest egg salad, use a high-quality mayonnaise.
  • If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing mixture.
  • This recipe is great for make ahead egg salad; it stores well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • To use up hard boiled eggs quickly, double the recipe for easy lunch ideas throughout the week.

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