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The Best Classic Creamy Egg Salad Recipe

A mound of creamy, chunky egg salad recipe mixed with celery and topped with fresh chives, served on a white plate.
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This is the best homemade egg salad recipe for creamy texture and classic flavor. It is quick to make and perfect for easy egg salad sandwiches or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use full-fat for the creamiest result)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place your peeled, hard-boiled eggs on a cutting board. Coarsely chop the eggs, aiming for a mix of textures—some larger chunks and some finer pieces. You want this to be creamy, not mushy.
  2. Transfer the chopped eggs to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, fresh dill, chives, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  4. Gently fold all the ingredients together using a rubber spatula. Mix just until everything is combined and creamy. Do not overmix, or the texture will become pasty.
  5. Taste the egg salad. Add more salt, pepper, or a touch more mustard if you want a sharper flavor.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the egg salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve your perfect egg salad on toasted bread for a classic egg salad sandwich, with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • For the creamiest dressing, make sure your mayonnaise is at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you prefer a slightly softer yolk texture, mash about one-third of the yolks with a fork before adding the remaining ingredients.
  • This recipe is excellent for egg salad for meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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