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The Best Classic Creamy Egg Salad Recipe

A serving of creamy, yellow egg salad recipe garnished generously with chopped green chives on a white plate.
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Make a classic, creamy, and flavorful egg salad perfect for sandwiches, lunch, or meal prep using simple ingredients and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your dressing.
  3. Add the chopped celery, chives, and pickle relish (if using) to the bowl with the chopped eggs.
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the egg mixture.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix, or the salad will become pasty.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

  • For perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then immediately turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath.
  • If you prefer a keto or low-carb option, omit the pickle relish and use mayonnaise made with avocado oil.
  • For a tangier dressing, increase the Dijon mustard to 1.5 teaspoons.

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