The Best Egg Salad recipe is so simple to prepare. Perfect hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, relish and seasoning. Plus, some options to switch it up! THE ONLY EGG SALAD RECIPE YOU’LL EVER NEED! In my mind, the best egg salad is the one that is the simplest to make. It doesn’t need to be complicated with a bunch of weird ingredients. This creamy classic egg salad fits the bill. I love to eat it all by itself but it really makes for a perfect filling for finger sandwiches or on a fresh, warm croissant. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do you make perfect hard-boiled eggs? Get a pot of water to boiling. Once it’s boiling, gently and carefully add the eggs into the pot. Set a timer for 12 minutes. Once the timer goes off, drain the water out of the pot and add the eggs into an ice both (just fill a large bowl with lots of ice and cool water. Let the eggs sit in that ice bath for at least 30 minutes. Once you have them all peeled, set them on a paper towel and gently dry them off. Check out my post for Classic Deviled Eggs on how to easily peel a hardboiled egg. What goes in egg salad? Traditional egg salad is a simple recipe of chopped hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, salt and pepper. Is an egg sandwich healthy? Well that depends on what you considered healthy! Eggs are loaded with vitamins and minerals are a great source of good protein and healthy fats. If you considered mayonnaise unhealthy (which I don’t), you could use an avocado mayonnaise or a low fat mayonnaise. For the bread you could use a whole wheat, low carb or multi-grain bread. How long does egg salad last in the fridge? In covered container, it will last 3 days in the refrigerator. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) hard-boiled eggs mayonnaise sweet relish (optional) salt and pepper sliced green onions (optional) HOW TO MAKE EGG SALAD In a bowl, mix together chopped eggs, mayonnaise, sweet relish and salt and pepper. Stir in green onions, if using.  Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. Serve with crackers, on bread as a sandwich, in a tortilla to make a wrap, or on a large leaf of lettuce! CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Best Ever Potato Salad The Best Deviled Eggs Chicken Macaroni Salad Bologna Salad Tuna Salad Ham Salad Chicken Salad Tuna Macaroni Salad Originally published: April 2011Updated photos and republished: May 2024 Print The Best Egg Salad The Best Classic Egg Salad is so simple to prepare. Perfect hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, relish and seasoning. Plus, some options to switch it up! Course Lunch, SaladCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 213kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped4-5 Tablespoons mayonnaise (depending how creamy you like it)2 teaspoons sweet relish (optional, can use dill relish too)salt and pepper, to tastesliced green onions (optional) InstructionsIn a bowl, mix together 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, 4-5 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons sweet relish, salt and pepper, to taste and sliced green onions (if using). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. Then serve as a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce or just enjoy it all by itself! Video Notes If you can find watercress, it is heavenly on this egg salad. Also, if you don’t like relish, just leave it out. Add a smidgen of yellow mustard to give the egg salad a little kick.  NutritionCalories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 1g