Best Egg Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings of about 1/2 cup
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Egg Salad Recipe
Description
Best Egg Salad Recipe combines a base of chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise and tangy mustard, enhanced by a splash of pickle or lemon juice. The addition of chopped red onion, dill, green onion, and green garlic introduces fresh, layered flavors and subtle pungency. Optional diced pickles provide an extra crunch and acidity, balancing the salad's creamy texture.
After mixing, the salad is refrigerated to let the ingredients meld, improving the overall taste. It’s then served garnished with chopped chives, green onion, and a sprinkle of paprika, which adds a gentle smoky flavor and vibrant color. This egg salad works well as a sandwich filling, a salad topping, or served alongside greens.
Ingredients
- 8 egg peeled and chopped, hard-boiled
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or more
- 1 tablespoon mustard stone ground
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice or lemon juice
- 1/2 red onion chopped, small
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon green garlic chopped or use 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pickle optional, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
Garnish:
- chives chopped
- green onion chopped
- paprika
Instructions
- Boil and peel the eggs. Chop them into 1/4 inch pieces and add to a medium bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped chives, green onion and paprika before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings of about 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 380mg | 127% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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