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The Ultimate Creamy & Classic Egg Salad Recipe (Perfect for Sandwiches)

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This is the best egg salad recipe for a creamy, flavorful, and quick lunch. Make this classic egg salad for sandwiches, meal prep, or as a simple side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or dill pickle relish for tang)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel the hard-boiled eggs. Place the eggs on a cutting board and roughly chop them into small, uniform pieces. You want a mix of textures, not a fine paste.
  2. Place the chopped eggs into a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, pickle relish, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  4. Use a fork or rubber spatula to gently mix all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the salad watery. Mix until you achieve your desired creamy texture.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the egg salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve this classic egg salad on toasted bread for an egg salad sandwich, with crackers, or on a bed of lettuce for a protein-packed lunch.

Notes

  • For an extra creamy texture, mash about one-third of the eggs with the back of a fork before mixing in the remaining ingredients.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute sweet pickle relish with finely chopped dill pickles.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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