This Egg Salad Recipe has a creamy texture and fresh flavors that’s perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner! With fresh dill, lemon juice and crunchy veggies, this recipe takes your classic egg salad up a notch. You’ll want to make this salad again and again!
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the Best Egg Salad REcipe
This egg salad recipe is bound to become your go-to for a quick and satisfying meal. Easy, high-protein salads are one of my favorite lunches to have. Just like my salmon salad or healthy tuna salad, this egg salad recipe is a simple recipe that is packed with nutrients!
With a smooth mayo base, boiled eggs, and crunchy veggies, it offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. You can enjoy it on your favorite bread, in a wrap, or on top of a salad for a satisfying and nourishing meal!
Ingredients needed
- Eggs: I like to bake my eggs in a muffin tin for perfectly cooked eggs every time! You can cook them however you’d like, just be sure not to over cook them.
- Mayonnaise: You can use low fat or regular mayo here.
- Dijon Mustard: Dijon adds the perfect hint of tangy flavor with just a slight kick!
- Fresh Dill: Fresh dill brightens up this best egg salad and adds an herbaceous note.
- Red Onion: Red onion adds a crunch and depth of flavor. If the taste of red onion is strong for you, you can rinse it under cold water after dicing it.
- Celery: Celery and a nice crunch and texture to the salad!
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice incorporates the perfect amount of acidity. Add salt and pepper to taste to balance it out as well.
How to Make The Best Egg Salad
- Make Eggs: You can either boil your eggs, cook them in the air fryer, in the Instant Pot or bake them like I did!To bake your eggs simply preheat the oven to 350 degrees then add your eggs to a muffin tin.
- Bake: For 30 minutes then transfer them to a water bath to cool down.Peel the eggs then dice them into bite size pieces.
- Add to Mixing Bowl: Transfer the diced egg to a large bowl along with the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dill, red onion, celery and lemon juice.
- Season & Serve: Stir to combine then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on toasted bread or in wraps or on salads! Enjoy!
SErving Suggestions
This easy egg salad recipe is super versatile! You can eat it on its own with a spoon, that is how good it is! Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve it:
- On Toast: Serve it on thick slices of toasted sourdough or multigrain bread.
- In Wraps: For a lighter option, wrap it up in lettuce leaves or whole-wheat tortillas. This makes the perfect lunch!
- With Salad: Add a scoop of egg salad over a bed of fresh greens for a quick and easy meal.
- On Crackers: Make it an appetizer by serving the egg salad on crackers or small toasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make egg salad ahead of time?
Yes! This salad stays good in the fridge for up to 2-3 days, so you can make it ahead of time for an easy to grab lunch option.
Can I substitute the mayo in egg salad?
Definitely. If you prefer, you can replace the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. The flavor will be tangier, and not as savory. But Greek yogurt is a high-protein replacement that works well!
More Easy Lunch Recipes to Try
- Curry Chicken Salad
- California Grilled Cheese
- Harvest Salad
- Thai Chicken Salad
- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
The BEST Egg Salad EVER!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Hard boil eggs: You can either boil your eggs, cook them in the air fryer, in the Instant Pot or bake them like I did!To bake your eggs simply preheat the oven to 350 degrees then add your eggs to a muffin tin.
- Bake: For 30 minutes then transfer them to a water bath to cool down.
- Peel the eggs then dice them into bite size pieces.
- Transfer the diced egg to a large bowl along with the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dill, red onion, celery and lemon juice. Stir to combine then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on toasted bread or in wraps or on salads! Enjoy!
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