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    Egg Salad

    Published: May 16, 2023 | Last Updated: May 27, 2023 | Lisa 1 Comment
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    An egg salad sandwich on brown bread stacked on a wood stand with a pickle on top.

    Last Updated May 27th, 2023 at 05:13 pm by Lisa

    The best egg salad recipe starts with perfectly cooked eggs and fresh, quality, simple ingredients. It's mixed together into a rich creamy texture. And loaded onto Rye or Pumpernickel sandwich bread with a pickle on top!

    There are endless different ways to enjoy a traditional egg salad. It's a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs. And works for family lunches, picnics, bridal, and baby showers, or afternoon tea in the best egg salad sandwich ever...

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    Egg Salad Recipe

    This is a classic recipe for dill egg salad. But, if you prefer to leave the dill out or can't find it, try some other flavor variations in the printable recipe card.

    • 4 slices white, rye bread, pumpernickel, etc.
    • 6 Hard-boiled Eggs peeled diced
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
    • ¼ cup diced celery
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons fresh dill finely minced
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • optional: Pickled Red Onions
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    First Thing, Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

    Ever struggled to make perfect hard-boiled eggs? With the main ingredient being the star of the show, you want perfect eggs, with no black ring on the egg yolks, and beautiful egg whites.

    Let's face it, there are many ways to boil eggs, plus new fads, and trends. Some are classic like a large pan on the stove top, a trend started with baking them in the oven, or a pressure cooker egg recipe also known as the new instant pot method. But of all these, my personal preference is a simple recipe that steams them in just 12 minutes!!!

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    Most importantly, the cooking process should be fast and the eggs should peel easily, and the clean up minimal. This is the easiest way to cook your eggs, so next time try out this amazing method.

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    EGG BOILING PRO TIP: To steam hard boil eggs, bring cool water to a boil. Place a vegetable steamer basket in the pan. Use just enough cold water to be right below the steamer basket. Place eggs in the basket, cover with a lid, and set a timer for 12 minutes. Remove to an ice bath for 10 minutes, the egg shells peel right off!

    The secret is the high heat of the steaming over hot water. It shocks the eggs so they cook and peel perfectly!

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    Next, Mix The Egg Salad Mixture

    Once your eggs are cooked, peel and chop them finely into small pieces, and place them into a large bowl.

    Add the sea salt, black pepper, tangy Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, finely minced fresh dill, fresh lemon juice (it add great brightness and flavor!), and finely diced celery with the chopped eggs.

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    Gently fold with the chopped eggs. Chill before serving for at least an hour. Overnight, is even better to let the flavors develop for the best traditional egg salad sandwiches!

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    Spread your egg salad recipe with dill on white, rye, or pumpernickel bread. It is also great to add some more minced fresh dill and pickled red onions!

    Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and eat within 3-5 days. Creamy egg salad needs to be refrigerated, and should not be a room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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    Easy Egg Salad Flavor Variations

    All classic egg salad recipes have boiled eggs, mustard, salt, pepper, onion, mayo, celery, and dill pickle relish. And there are many different additions to customize with ingredients you have on hand to create the best egg salad sandwich recipes.

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    Fresh Herbs: Try fresh chives or green onions, or fresh parsley. If you can't find fresh dill weed in your store, some dried dill works in a pinch.

    Dill Pickles or Dill Pickle Relish: Adding dill relish or sweet relish is so good, and many people adore a dill pickle egg salad recipe.

    Seasonings: A pinch of celery seed, garlic powder, or onion powder are also a nice addition.

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    Acids & Oils: There are people who like a dash of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, pickle juice, or a splash of apple cider vinegar in theirs.

    Mustards: Brown or yellow mustard is always delicious and works in place of Dijon mustard.

    Creamy Additions: In place of mayonnaise, try sour cream or any plain yogurt.

    Fun Additions: Some chopped bacon, dill pickles, red onions, and chopped green olives are great. Also, capers or fresh vegetables like diced cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and even avocado!

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    Leftover Egg Salad Ideas

    Serve homemade egg salad in large or mini bell peppers. Or make lettuce wraps for a low carb easy lunch to take to work or a picnic.

    Meal prep a large bowl, wrap in romaine lettuce leaves. Or serve on a bed of iceberg lettuce for a great lunch.

    Serve an egg salad sandwich on pumpernickel bread or sourdough bread. And try this great recipe for Pickled Red Onions and stick a pickle on top with a skewer!

    Mix a cold dill pickle pasta salad with any cooked pasta you prefer, chopped pickles, and egg salad. Try my easy Refrigerator Dill Quick Pickles!

    And for Afternoon Tea, make Tea Sandwiches with this recipe, and serve hot or cold iced tea with some mini desserts.

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    What to mix into Egg Salad sandwiches?

    Add diced chicken, smoked ham, cooked shrimp, or chopped bacon. Spice things up with some hot sauce, and other ingredients like dill relish for the best flavors.

    What to serve with Egg Salad Sandwiches?

    A small bowl of Tomato Soup or Cheese Soup would be excellent choices for a delicious lunch or dinner.
    For lunches or picnics, a pickle of course! And pack some fresh fruit salad, mozzarella string cheese sticks, a small green salad, small bags of different potato chips, and glasses of lemonade or iced tea.
    For dinner, hot french fries or sweet potato fries, a simple salad, or fancy Caesar salad.

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    More Sandwich Recipes

    Any of these recipes are great on their own or piled on slices of bread. They all have basic ingredients available at all local stores and grocery stores.

    Use this classic egg salad sandwich recipe for elegant, dainty, crustless Tea Sandwiches, quintessential pinkies-up party food. And host a beautiful light lunch garden party, a bridal shower, or a Mother’s Day brunch.

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    One of my favorite things about this Tuna Salad recipe is all the ways to enjoy it. Roll up into a tortilla wrap or scoop in colorful bell pepper bowls as an easy side dish. And place some inside lettuce leaves for low-carb lunches!

    Make an elegant beef roast for a special dinner, then serve thick deli-style Roast Beef Sandwiches the next day. These are out of this world heavenly, and all made at home with a creamy dressing spread.

    Ham Salad is a tasty spread to go onto crackers for an easy appetizer. But it's most famous on sliced bread for a ham salad sandwich recipe! Oh, and it's a fantastic way to use up all that leftover holiday ham.

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    Egg Salad Recipe

    The best egg salad recipe starts with perfectly cooked eggs and fresh, quality, simple ingredients. It's mixed together into a rich creamy texture and loaded onto Rye or Pumpernickel sandwich bread with a pickle on top! There are endless different ways to enjoy a traditional egg salad. It's a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs and works for family lunches, picnics, bridal, and baby showers, or afternoon tea in the best egg salad sandwich ever.
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 368kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Epicurean Non-Slip Cutting Board
    Small Serrated Knife

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices white, rye bread, pumpernickel etc.
    • 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled diced
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise or swap plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup diced celery
    • 2 teaspoons fresh dill finely minced
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • optional: pickled red onions
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    Instructions

    • Steam boil 6 eggs, or cook by your method. Peel and chop them finely, and place them into a large bowl.
      Add the sea salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice (adds brightness-try it), finely minced fresh dill, and finely diced celery.
      Gently fold the chopped eggs in with the remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl using a spatula. Chill before serving for at least an hour, overnight is even better!
    • Spread on white, rye, or pumpernickel bread and add some more minced fresh dill and pickled red onions.

    Notes

    Flavor Variations 

    Mustards: Brown or yellow mustard is always delicious. And works in place of Dijon mustard.
    Creamy Additions: In place of mayonnaise, try sour cream or any plain yogurt.
    Fun Additions: Some chopped bacon, dill pickles, red onions, and chopped green olives are great. Also, capers or fresh vegetables like diced cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and even avocado!
    Fresh Herbs: Try fresh chives or green onions, or fresh parsley. If you can't find fresh dill weed in your store, some dried dill works in a pinch.

    Dill Pickles or Dill Pickle Relish: Adding dill relish or sweet relish is so good, and many people adore a dill pickle with this recipe.

    Seasonings: A pinch of celery seed, garlic powder, or onion powder are also a nice addition.

    Acids & Oils: There are people who like a dash of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, pickle juice, or a splash of apple cider vinegar in theirs.

    Leftover Ideas

    Serve in large or mini bell peppers. Or make lettuce wraps for a low carb easy lunch to take to work or a picnic.
    Meal prep a large bowl, wrap in romaine lettuce leaves. Or serve on a bed of iceberg lettuce for a great lunch.
    Serve on pumpernickel bread or sourdough bread. And try this great recipe for Pickled Red Onions and stick a pickle on top with a skewer!
    Mix a cold dill pickle pasta salad with any cooked pasta you prefer, chopped pickles, and this recipe. Try my easy Refrigerator Dill Quick Pickles!
    And for Afternoon Tea, make Tea Sandwiches with this recipe, and serve hot or cold iced tea with some mini desserts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Seanna Borrows says

      May 16, 2023 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite recipes! Love the dill in it! So delish!

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