Egg Salad Recipe {+VIDEO} - Two Peas & Their Pod (2024)

This classic egg salad recipe is made with hard boiled eggs and a few simple ingredients. It is packed with protein, flavor, and the perfect quick and easy meal.

I love egg salad because it is very versatile. You can eat it plain, make a sandwich or wrap, spread it on toast, or eat it with crackers.

It is also perfect for meal prep. I love having a container of egg salad in the fridge for a simple and healthy breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner!

It’s just one of those recipes that always hits the spot and is especially popular around Easter time when everyone has leftover hard-boiled eggs. It’s tradition to make egg salad and deviled eggs.

Ingredients

• Hard boiled eggs–I recommend using large eggs. You can make the hard-boiled eggs in advance, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• Greek yogurt– I add a little plain Greek yogurt to give the salad an extra protein boost. It also makes the salad extra creamy. If you don’t care for Greek yogurt or don’t have it on hand, you can use all mayo.
• Mayonnaise– a classic ingredient! You can use regular, light, or fat-free.
• Dijon mustard– it gives the salad a slight tangy, sharp flavor.
• Lemon juice– to freshen things up!
• Celery– I love the crunch!
• Green onions– I like to use green onion because they are more mild and I love the pop of color.
• Chives– chives are milder than onions, but still add a nice punch of flavor.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are easy to make and we always keep some in the fridge for snacks and so we can make egg salad!

• To make on the stovetop: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently lower the eggs into the pan using a ladle. Don’t overlap the eggs! Keep them in a single, uncrowded layer. Let the water come back to a boil and cook them for 10 minutes. Always let hard boiled eggs cool in ice water for at least 10 minutes. This will help stop the cooking and it will make the eggs easier to peel.
• To make in the Instant Pot: Just place them in the pot with a cup of cold water and set the cook time on high. Let the pressure naturally release for an additional 5 minutes, then rapid release and move the eggs into an ice water bath.

How to Make Egg Salad

• First, peel your hard boiled eggs, we don’t want any shells in our egg salad. Give the eggs a rough chop with a sharp knife.
• In a medium bowl, combine chopped eggs, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. I use half Greek yogurt and half light mayo.
• Stir in the celery, green onions, and chives. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Stir with a spoon, breaking up the eggs until you reach desired consistency. I like to leave the eggs a little chunky.
• Serve or refrigerate until ready to use.

Egg Salad Variations

If you want to jazz up your classic egg salad, here are a few ideas.

• Stir in pickle relish or finely chopped pickles.
• Sprinkle in some capers or pickled red onions.
• Mix in everything bagel seasoning, always a good idea!
• Add a dash of hot sauce for a little kick.
• Finish with chopped fresh parsley or dill.
• Chopped, cooked bacon!
• Add arugula or other greens to your egg salad sandwich.
• Radish slices also add a nice crunch!
• Add a little pesto!

Ways to Serve

There are lots of ways to enjoy egg salad and that is a very good thing because if you are like us, you will be eating A LOT of egg salad after Easter:)

• Make a sandwich with your favorite bread. Sourdough, wheat, white, or rye are all good options. You can also use a croissant or dinner roll.
• Put the salad in a tortilla and wrap it up.
• Serve with crackers or chips or put a scoop on top of a rice cake.
• Put the salad in a lettuce cup!
• Add it on top of a bed of greens.
• You can also eat it plain, right from the bowl.

Storage Tips

• The egg salad will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Make sure you don’t leave it sitting out on the counter, it needs to be properly chilled. If the salad has sat out of the fridge for more than 2 hours, throw it out to avoid getting sick.
• I don’t recommend freezing egg salad. Once hard boiled eggs are frozen and then thawed, they will be tough and rubbery. The texture and flavor is best when eaten fresh.

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• Egg Muffins
• Crustless Quiche
• Deviled Eggs
• Baked Eggs with Spinach
• Vegetable Frittata
• Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole

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