Egg Salad Recipe: A Creamy and Classic Favorite

Egg salad is one of those simple recipes that never goes out of style. It is creamy, flavorful, affordable, and incredibly easy to prepare. Whether you serve it between slices of bread, on crackers, inside lettuce wraps, or alongside fresh vegetables, egg salad is a comforting dish that works for lunch, picnics, quick dinners, or meal prep.

The secret to a truly delicious egg salad is perfectly cooked eggs combined with the right balance of creamy dressing, seasoning, and texture. This step-by-step guide will help you create a rich and flavorful egg salad that tastes fresh and homemade every time.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Salad

• Quick and easy to make
• Uses simple everyday ingredients
• Great for sandwiches or light meals
• Rich, creamy, and satisfying
• Easy to customize with herbs and spices

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make a classic egg salad recipe:

• 8 large eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion or green onion
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paprika for garnish (optional)
• Fresh parsley or chives for extra flavor (optional)

Kitchen Tools Needed

• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Knife and cutting board
• Spoon or spatula

Step 1: Boil the Eggs

Place the eggs in a saucepan and arrange them in a single layer. Cover the eggs with cold water so the water sits about an inch above them.

Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a gentle boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let the eggs sit for about 10–12 minutes.

This method helps create perfectly cooked eggs with soft, tender whites and creamy yolks.

Step 2: Cool the Eggs

After the eggs finish cooking, transfer them immediately into a bowl of ice water or run them under very cold water.

Allow the eggs to cool for several minutes. Cooling stops the cooking process and makes peeling much easier.

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