Description
This is the ultimate creamy and flavorful classic egg salad recipe, perfected to be quick to make and wonderful for sandwiches, wraps, or snacks. We focus on achieving the perfect texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use your favorite kind)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional, for brightness)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the hard-boiled eggs in a bowl. Roughly chop them or use a fork to mash them to your preferred consistency. Some like it chunky, others prefer it smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the chopped celery and fresh dill (if using) to the dressing mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold the chopped eggs into the dressing mixture. Mix just until everything is coated. Avoid overmixing, which can make the salad gummy.
- Taste the egg salad. Adjust salt, pepper, or mustard as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with a light sprinkle of paprika before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped sweet pickle relish for a traditional sweet-tangy element.
- For a low-carb or Keto option, omit any added sugar and focus on high-quality mayonnaise.
- To make it extra creamy, use two yolks from the hard-boiled eggs and mash them directly into the dressing base before adding the whites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (for boiling eggs)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg