5.0 from 3 votes
The Best Egg Salad Recipe
The best egg salad recipe is fast, flavorful, and easy--just like this one! I use fresh ingredients like dill and celery so it's not too rich. Just 5 minutes to prep!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings (2.5 cups total)
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 large hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to gently toss together eggs, celery, and onion.
- In a separate, smaller mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, dill, dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne to prepare the dressing.
- Pour dressing over egg mixture and gently toss together until all ingredients are thoroughly coated in dressing.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for 3-4 days. Stir before serving. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
253mg
(84%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
402IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (2.5 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.