If you are looking for a quick lunch recipe to make then give this egg salad a try. This egg salad is both easy and affordable to make. It is a simple dish that is loaded with flavor. You can serve it as a party appetizer for a crowd or a side dish for your BBQ.
This egg salad is packed with protein and deliciousness. It's low carb and keto-friendly. Skip the deli and pack your own lunch today.
Easy Egg Salad Recipe
The whole dish can be ready in 30 minutes or less if you are opt-in for pre-boiled eggs. You can turn this egg salad into an egg salad sandwich for an easy lunch or serve with a bed of greens if you are on a keto diet.
The Ingredients for Egg Salad
To make this egg salad you'll need whole eggs, mayo, mustard, paprika, chives, sweet pickled, and diced celery.
Hard-Boiled Eggs. As mentioned you can make hard-boiled eggs from scratch or buy them from the store, either way, is fine.
Mustard. In this recipe, I used about a tablespoon of grain dijon mustard. You can also use yellow mustard as a replacement ingredient.
Chives. If you don't have chives on hand, feel free to use green onion.
Paprika. It's an optional ingredient. You can still make a good egg salad without it.
How to Make Egg Salad
Step 1. Make the Hard-Boiled Eggs
Making your own hard-boiled eggs is actually pretty easy. It can be done on the stove or in an air fryer. Here's the step-by-step tutorial to make hard-boiled eggs.
Step 2. Make the Creamy Vinaigrette
In a large bowl, combine mayo with dijon mustard, sweet relish, diced celery, and chives.
Step 3. Add the Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the bowl.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, or sweet relish.
FAQ and Cooking Tips
Transfer the leftover egg salad as soon as possible to an air airtight container. Properly stored, the leftover can last 3-5 days in the fridge. Egg salad should be thrown away if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
Yes, you can but it's not recommended because the ingredients in the mayonnaise separate during the freezing process.
Check Out More Tasty Recipes:
📖 Recipe
Easy Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, (cooled and chopped)
- 6 tablespoons mayonaisse
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish, (drained)
- 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Optional:
- salt, (to taste)
- black pepper, (to taste)
- fresh dill , (to serve)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayo with dijon mustard, sweet relish, paprika, diced celery, and chives.
- Add chopped eggs into the bowl. Using a rubber spatula, toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, or sweet relish.
Mirlene says
Love the tang from the relish in this egg salad! It's a hit with my friends!
Rika says
Thanks for reviewing this recipe, Mirlene. I am glad that you liked it.
Tara says
I love all the flavors and spices. It comes together so easily too!
Rika says
Thanks Tara! I am glad that you found this recipe easy to make.
Vicky says
Egg salad is a picnic and party staple. I love the addition of the sweet relish as it really kicks the flavor up a notch!
Rika says
I agree with you Vicky 🙂 It's definitely a picnic staple.
David says
It was great I’ll make it again love it
Rika says
Hi David,
Thanks for trying and coming back here to review this eg salad recipe. I am glad that you liked it.
Best,
Rika
Sara says
Great, quick lunch recipe and will work well with BBQ's.
Rika says
I think it will work well with BBQ too, Sara!
Alison says
Super simple and all the flavors come together really nicely! A protein rich and easy lunch!
Rika says
Thanks, Alison. I am glad that you liked it.