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The Ultimate Creamy Classic Egg Salad: Easy Lunch Perfection

A generous serving of creamy, yellow egg salad with visible chunks of egg and green herbs on a white plate.
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This is the best classic egg salad recipe you will find. It creates a perfectly creamy, tangy filling ideal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or picnic salads. This simple preparation uses readily available ingredients and is great for make-ahead lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use full-fat for best texture)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish or finely minced dill pickle
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled, hard-boiled eggs in a large bowl.
  2. Coarsely chop the eggs with a knife or use a pastry blender to achieve a mix of textures, leaving some larger chunks for body.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle relish (or minced pickle), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. This creates your tangy dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chopped eggs.
  5. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is just combined and creamy. Avoid overmixing, which can make the salad gummy.
  6. Stir in the fresh chives or dill, if using.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Cover the bowl and chill the egg salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.

Notes

  • For a Keto Egg Salad variation, omit the pickle relish and use only dill pickles or a dash of vinegar for tang. You can serve this over lettuce or use low-carb bread substitutes.
  • To make this recipe suitable for a keto meal plan delivery style, serve it on large lettuce leaves instead of bread.
  • For the creamiest texture, mash about one-third of the eggs completely with a fork before mixing in the remaining ingredients.

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