Here’s a simple, creamy egg salad recipe you can make in about 20 minutes 🥚
🥗 Classic Egg Salad
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped red onion or green onion
- 1 tbsp chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the Eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover.
- Let sit 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer to ice water and cool completely.
- Peel and chop.
2️⃣ Mix
- In a bowl, mash or chop eggs to your preferred texture.
- Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until creamy.
3️⃣ Serve
- On toasted bread (egg salad sandwich 🥪)
- In lettuce wraps (low carb option)
- With crackers
- Stuffed into halved avocados
🔥 Flavor Variations
- Creamy & Tangy: Add a splash of lemon juice or pickle relish.
- Protein Boost: Mix in a little Greek yogurt with the mayo.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño.
- Fresh Herb: Stir in chopped dill or parsley.
If you’d like, I can also give you a healthy version, a Southern-style version, or a deviled-egg-style egg salad.
