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The Ultimate Creamy Classic Egg Salad Recipe: Perfectly Balanced & Ready in 15 Minutes

A white bowl filled with creamy, yellow egg salad recipe, generously topped with finely chopped green chives.
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Make the best creamy egg salad for your next quick lunch or picnic. This recipe balances tanginess and freshness, delivering the perfect sandwich filling every time.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use full-fat for best texture)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled, hard-boiled eggs in a medium bowl. Coarsely chop the eggs using a fork or a pastry cutter until you reach your desired texture. For the creamiest salad, leave some small chunks.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. This creates your tangy egg salad dressing base.
  3. Pour the dressing mixture over the chopped eggs. Add the chopped celery, fresh dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the salad watery.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or mustard as needed for your preference.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the egg salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  7. Serve this protein packed lunch filling on toasted bread for an easy egg salad sandwich, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

Notes

  • For perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a rolling boil, then immediately cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Cool immediately in ice water.
  • To make this keto egg salad, substitute the mayonnaise with avocado oil mayonnaise or use mashed avocado for a healthier fat source.
  • If you prefer a less tangy flavor, reduce the Dijon mustard to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • For a richer flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of sweet pickle relish.

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