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    Easy Egg Salad Recipe

    Published: Mar 9, 2020 · Modified: Jan 28, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

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    This Easy Egg Salad Recipe starts with a foolproof way to make hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel. Those eggs get mixed with a little mayo, mustard, green onions, celery, and is finished with sugar and salt.

    egg salad sandwich on a plate with veggies and chips

    This is the best egg salad recipe made only with classic ingredients, and it makes a damn good egg salad sandwich! It is the perfect way to use up leftover hard boiled eggs from Easter.

    If you love egg salad you probably love a good deviled egg too!

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    1 How to Hard Boil Eggs for Egg Salad
    2 How to Make Egg Salad
    3 Troubleshooting Egg Salad
    4 Egg Salad Sandwiches
    5 More Egg Recipes
    6 Did you make this recipe?!
    7 Easy Egg Salad Recipe

    How to Hard Boil Eggs for Egg Salad

    Now if you have an Instant Pot, then you are in luck! Using the 5-5-5 Method for hard boiled eggs is truly foolproof. The eggs are perfectly cooked every time and the egg literally slips right out of the shell!

    Hard Boiled eggs in the instant pot

    Instant Pot

    Follow the link above to read more about the Instant Pot 5-5-5 method, or follow these easy instructions:

    • trivet in the pot, add 1 cup of water
    • place the eggs on the trivet
    • 5 minute pressure cook on high
    • 5 minute natural release, quick release remaining pressure
    • 5 minute ice bath

    Stove Top

    If you do not have an Instant Pot then you can cook them the traditional way of boiling on the stove top.

    • Place 6-12 eggs in a pot and cover with water, plus an additional 1-2 inches of water above the eggs.
    • Bring the pot to a rolling boil.
    • Turn the heat off but keep the pot on the hot burner. Leave the eggs in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
    • Drain the water and run cold water (you can add ice too) to stop the eggs from cooking.

    How to Make Egg Salad

    Finely chop 6 hard boiled eggs. Chop ¼ cup green onions and dice ⅓ cup celery.

    hard boiled egg chopped on a cutting board

    In a mixing bowl stir together the chopped eggs, ¼ cup green onions, ⅓ cup diced celery, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar.

    • chopped hard boiled eggs in a bowl
    • easy egg salad ingredients in a bowl
    • egg salad all mixed together in a bowl

    I recommend letting it sit for 5-10 minutes for the flavors to combine. If you can make it the day before the flavors are even better the next day, like chili!

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    That’s it! That is how easy it is to make this Egg Salad!

    Troubleshooting Egg Salad

    Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to egg salad. I prefer just a classic recipe. But if you like it with a little heat, a little sweeter, or tangier, here are some ways to troubleshoot your egg salad:

    Troubleshooting Egg Salad

    To add heat: add a little horseradish, start with ½ teaspoon and add more until it is to your liking. Another option is to swap the yellow mustard for dijon mustard.

    To add sweetness: two options here- 1. swap the mayo for miracle whip. 2. bump up the sugar to 1 tsp.

    To add tang: add a splash of white vinegar, start with a ¼ teaspoon and taste and add more if needed.

    Too salty: Add 2 additional chopped hard boiled eggs and another 1 tablespoon mayo and ½ teaspoon mustard.

    Too sweet: Add a ¼ teaspoon white vinegar and 1 tablespoon mayo.

    Creamier: For a saucier or creamier egg salad add 1 tablespoon mayo and ½ teaspoon mustard.

    Egg Salad Sandwiches

    I have two favorite ways to eat egg salad- on a sandwich or as a dip with potato chips!

    egg salad sandwich on a croissant with chips and veggies to the side

    To make an egg salad sandwiches simply spoon a heap of egg salad on to your bread choice (some of my favorite egg salad sandwich breads are croissants, brioche buns, or whole grain bread). You can top it with lettuce and tomato or just eat as is!

    More Egg Recipes

    • The Best Potato Salad with Egg
    • Classic Deviled Eggs
    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs with Easy to Peel Shells

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    Easy Egg Salad Recipe

    An Easy Egg Salad Recipe made with all the classic ingredients. This is the best recipe for egg salad sandwiches!
    Plus two easy ways to cook your hard boiled eggs.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    hard boiled eggs: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 3 large egg salad sandwiches
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 6 hard boiled (large or extra large) eggs diced
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • ⅓ cup diced celery
    • ¼ cup finely sliced green onions
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    Hard Boiled Eggs

    • Instant Pot – 5-5-5 Method
      trivet in the pot, add 1 cup of water
      place the eggs on the trivet
      5 minute pressure cook on high
      5 minute natural release, quick release remaining pressure
      5 minute ice bath
    • Stove Top
      Place 6-12 eggs in a pot and cover with water, plus an additional 1-2 inches of water above the eggs.
      Bring the pot to a rolling boil.
      Turn the heat off but keep the pot on the hot burner. Leave the eggs in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
      Drain the water and run cold water (you can add ice too) to stop the eggs from cooking.

    How to Make Egg Salad

    • Place the 6 diced hard boiled eggs, ⅓ cup diced celery, ¼ cup chopped green onions, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar in a mixing bowl, stir by hand thoroughly until the mayo and mustard are coating everything.
    • Let sit for 5-10 minutes for the flavors to combine.
    • Serve on bread for egg salad sandwiches or as a dip with chips.

    Notes:

    Keep your leftover egg salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Margaret

      August 03, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family LOVES it!

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