By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 2, 2018
This Egg Salad Recipe is filled with that classic flavor we all love– hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and the best spices and herb blend. Learn how to make egg salad for the perfect egg salad sandwich or just to eat as a simple side dish. Either way, you’ll want to keep eating this delicious recipe over and over again!
Why We Love This Egg Salad Recipe
We just love this easy and delicious egg salad sandwich recipe! It’s creamy, a little chunky, and filled with flavor. It’s one of our favorite easy lunch recipes to prepare for the whole family.
- Easy. With just a few simple ingredients and some hard-boiled eggs, this salad comes together in minutes!
- Make Ahead. The eggs can be boiled ahead of time, so this makes a great meal prep lunch .
- Versatile. Serve it up on a bed of lettuce, or put it on some fresh bread to make a tasty sandwich.
Variations on an Egg Salad Sandwich
You can use different spice blends to create new and exciting egg salad flavors. Try Italian seasoning , herbs de Provence , or even everything bagel seasoning !
How to Store and Reheat
This egg salad recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. So this is the perfect thing to prepare on a Sunday night so you can make quick, easy egg salad sandwiches all week.
How to Freeze
While it’s technically safe to freeze this egg salad recipe, we don’t recommend it unless absolutely necessary, as the texture and flavor change a lot. It will keep in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
We love a classic egg salad sandwich on hearty no-knead sandwich bread . This egg salad recipe is also great on top of a chopped salad or served with tortilla chips for dipping .
More Salad Recipes To Try
- Cucumber Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Esquites
- Tricolor Pasta Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Ambrosia Salad
- Peruvian Chopped Salad
Notes from the Test Kitchen
To make your own Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend, combine 1 tablespoon each of minced fresh basil, minced fresh chervil leaves, minced fresh chives, minced fresh dill, and minced fresh tarragon leaves. Add freshly ground black or white pepper to taste.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- ▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ▢ 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- ▢ 2 ribs celery diced
- ▢ 4 scallions thinly-sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend we used Penzey’s (see note)
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ▢ ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste with more salt, pepper and sugar. 8 large hard-boiled eggs, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 ribs celery, 4 scallions, 1 teaspoon dried Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich.
Becky’s Tips
- DIY Parisien Bonnes Herbes Blend: 1 tablespoon each of minced fresh basil, minced fresh chervil leaves, minced fresh chives, minced fresh dill, and minced fresh tarragon leaves. Add freshly ground black or white pepper to taste. Whisk all together and keep in an airtight container in a dry, dark place. Yields ⅓ cup.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Egg Salad Step by Step
This egg salad recipe is great because it is versatile and up to personal taste. Be sure to taste often and adjust the seasonings as needed to get the flavor you love!
Eggs are full of protein, but other than that, it isn’t the healthiest thing. This egg salad sandwich recipe is quite reasonable when it comes to calories and fat grams though. If you want to make this a bit healthier, remove the yolk from some of the eggs, use light or low-fat mayo, and pile extra vegetables onto your sandwich!
The salt and sugar in this egg salad recipe draw moisture out of the eggs and vegetables, which can cause the salad to turn watery over time. Storing it in the fridge can help slow this process, while draining excess water and stirring in a bit of fresh mayo before serving can help restore the texture.
Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 4 scallions thinly-sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 teaspoon dried Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend we used Penzey’s (see note)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste with more salt, pepper and sugar. 8 large hard-boiled eggs, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 ribs celery, 4 scallions, 1 teaspoon dried Parisien Bonnes Herbes blend, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich.
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Notes
- DIY Parisien Bonnes Herbes Blend: 1 tablespoon each of minced fresh basil, minced fresh chervil leaves, minced fresh chives, minced fresh dill, and minced fresh tarragon leaves. Add freshly ground black or white pepper to taste. Whisk all together and keep in an airtight container in a dry, dark place. Yields ⅓ cup.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
