Creamy Egg Salad Recipe

This delectable seven ingredient mayonnaise based Classic Egg Salad Recipe comes together in a matter of minutes. Stuff this easy salad in wraps, in a sun ripened tomato or avocado, on a lettuce wrap, or between two slices of bread for the ultimate egg salad sandwich. Are you always in a hurry?  Simply prepare your eggs ahead of time and enjoy this protein packed meal anytime.

My family is full of egg lovers so we love this amazing egg salad.  In fact my sweet sister told me that she made this recipe three times in one week. It is the perfect balance of flavor and texture. For best results cooking and peeling hard boiled eggs make sure you look at my helpful hints.

How do you make the best Egg Salad Recipe?

First hard-boil your eggs making sure that you follow my simple tips on making perfect hard-boiled eggs.  Then simply peel them and coarsely chop.  Finely chop the red pepper and thinly slice the celery.  Then in a bowl combine the eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red pepper, red onion, celery and crushed red pepper and stir gently.  Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Recipe tips

• Try assorted fresh herbs like fresh dill, fresh parsley, or chives.
• For a change of taste add 2-3 tablespoons of chopped green onions, chopped olives, or pickle relish.
• Instead of boiling try steaming the eggs. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan with about an inch of water in the bottom. Once the water is boiling add the eggs to the steamer basket and cover the pot with the lid. Steam large eggs for 15 minutes and then plunge into cold water.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to make perfect hard boiled eggs

I have hard boiled dozens and dozens of eggs over the years.  There are several steps to successfully cooking hard boiled eggs.

Choosing the right eggs

You want eggs that are as close to expiration as possible.  Not expired but close.  Sometimes the Mom and Pop grocery stores have them as turnover is not as high as the chain warehouses and grocery stores. This is by far the most important point when it comes to peeling them successfully.

Cooking the hard boiled eggs

Place eggs in a large saucepan without overcrowding. Fill the pot with cold water up to an inch of water over the eggs,  Add one teaspoon of baking soda. Place the pot on the stovetop over high heat. Next bring the eggs to a gentle boil.  Then put the lid on the pan and remove it from the heat.  Allow the eggs to sit in the pan undisturbed for twelve to fifteen minutes.  I use 12 minutes for the medium eggs and 15 minutes for the jumbo eggs. It is important to set the timer so the whites are tender and the yolks are yellow and creamy. Remove the pan from the stove and place under very cold running water for several minutes.  The eggs should feel very cold before you shut the water off. Finally let them sit in the cold water for an additional fifteen to twenty minutes.  Store in the refrigerator.

Ways to enjoy Egg Salad!

• Serve egg salad for brunch or a light super.
• Spoon on multi grain wraps and lightly toasted whole wheat or sourdough bread.
• For a change of pace stuff in a sun-ripened tomato or avocado.
• Keep it super healthy and spoon over a bed of spring greens.
• For extra crunch server on crostini.
• Enjoy with melba toast or crispy light crackers.

Other egg recipes you will love!

• Egg Foo Young
• Classic Deviled Eggs
• Southwest Egg Burrito
• Hollandaise Sauce and Eggs Benedict
• Croque Madame

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This recipe was originally published Oct 27, 2015 and was republished April 6, 2019 with new photos and content.

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