Old-Fashioned Egg Salad Recipe (Made with Simple Ingredients)
This Old-Fashioned Egg Salad Recipe is creamy, delicious, and perfect for quick lunches, picnics, and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 hard-boiled eggs
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely diced onion
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- Place them in a medium bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion.
- Stir gently until combined.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Food Safety Tip
Don't leave egg salad out at room temperature for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it's very hot outside), especially for picnics, potlucks, or summer gatherings.My Favorite Trick
Reserve two yolks and mash them into the mayonnaise before mixing everything together. It makes the egg salad extra creamy without needing more mayo. This version tastes very much like the kind you might find at a church luncheon, family gathering, or old-fashioned deli—simple, comforting, and delicious.Serve with:
- Toasted white bread
- Croissants
- Crackers
- Lettuce cups
- Sliced tomatoes
A Few Variations
- Add a sprinkle of paprika on top.
- Mix in chopped celery for crunch.
- Stir in a little fresh dill or parsley.
- Add a dash of pickle juice for extra tang.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servingsCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 254mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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