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    Egg Salad

    by Kathy Berget · Updated: Dec 28, 2020 ·

    5.0 from 19 votes

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    Egg salad in a bowl.

    Egg salad is a favorite classic. There's nothing easier than mixing hard-boiled eggs with a bit of mayonnaise and mustard to make a great sandwich. This is a great way to use up extra hard-boiled eggs. 

    A white bowl filled with yellow egg salad.

    Easy sandwich filling

    Easter is still a few weeks away and I am already planning for leftovers! We tend to dye a lot of Easter eggs and you can only eat so many hard-boiled eggs and I just can't let them go to waste.

    Egg Salad makes a delicious lunch and uses up some of those hard-boiled eggs. Of course, you might also want to make this deviled egg pasta salad!

    Egg Salad Sandwiches cut into small wedges.

    I have three teenagers and they still love to dye eggs. Heck, I still love to dye eggs! It's so fun watching the eggs transform into a different color. However, they don't really want to hunt for eggs anymore.

    Instead, they want to hide the eggs for all their younger cousins. No matter hiding or hunting the eggs, everyone seems to have fun.

    Small sandwiches filled with egg salad and lettuce.

    One of my favorite ways to use this egg salad is with homemade Honey Oat Bread! If you love egg salad, you'll also want to try this delicious Ham Salad.

    Another great way to cook hard-boiled eggs is Instant Pot Eggs!

    If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

    Egg Salad Sandwiches

    Egg Salad

    Kathy Berget
    Hard boiled eggs transformed into a delicious sandwich filling. 
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 214 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 hard boiled eggs (peeled)
    • 2 Tablespoons pickle relish
    • 1 stalk celery (chopped fine)
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper (chopped)

    Dressing

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 Tablespoon milk
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
    • ½ teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce
    • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Mash eggs in a bowl.  Add relish, celery and bell peppers.
      6 hard boiled eggs, 2 Tablespoons pickle relish, 1 stalk celery, ¼ cup red bell pepper
    • Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
      ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon milk, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Combine dressing with egg mixture.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 
    • Serve on toasted bread with lettuce. 

    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 93mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 8.2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.7mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Adina says

      April 10, 2017 at 7:17 am

      I love coloring eggs with my kids every Easter as well, and of course, we always make way too many because it is such fun. So such a salad is always a great idea for using up some of them, we eat lots and lots of dishes containing hard boiled eggs the week after Easter.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 11, 2017 at 5:11 pm

        Our fridge will be full of hard boiled eggs.

        Reply
    2. Patti says

      April 08, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love egg salad. There are so many different ways that it can be prepared. I love this simple, and straightforward, presentation. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 09, 2017 at 5:47 am

        You are so right! I often vary my version depending on what we have in the fridge.

        Reply
    3. Alyssa @ A Bite of Inspiration says

      April 08, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Your version of egg salad looks delicious! I love the little twists you added. The two kinds of mustard add great flavor and the horeradish gives a nice kick. Plus the crunch from the red bell peppers-- yum! Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 09, 2017 at 5:44 am

        Thanks, Alyssa!

        Reply
    4. Kristen R. says

      April 08, 2017 at 6:04 am

      I love the addition of horseradish to this recipe! I never thought of that and it sounds fantastic. I'm definitely trying this recipe next time I make egg salad.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 08, 2017 at 6:37 am

        The horseradish adds just a touch of flavor. I hope you give this a try!

        Reply
    5. Pamela @BrooklynFarmGirl says

      April 07, 2017 at 7:04 am

      It looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 07, 2017 at 4:07 pm

        Yep! Super creamy and delicious!

        Reply
    6. Michelle | The Last Food Blog says

      April 07, 2017 at 5:11 am

      Egg salad is one of most favourite things. I've never tried it with red pepper though, will have to try that 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 07, 2017 at 5:22 am

        It's one of our favorites too!

        Reply
    7. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

      April 05, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      It has been just so long since I've had egg salad! And a perfect way to put those leftovers to fantastic use!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 07, 2017 at 5:23 am

        We tend to have a ton of leftover Easter eggs in our house!

        Reply
    8. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      April 04, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      I like egg salad and your version sounds fantastic. Love how creamy and delicious, it has turned out, Kathy! And absolutely adoring the idea of adding horseradish sauce to the dressing!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:32 am

        Just a touch of horseradish to give a bit of extra flavor. It makes it so delicious.

        Reply
    9. Manali@CookWithManali says

      April 04, 2017 at 11:28 am

      I have never tried egg salad but it sounds like a great way to use eggs!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:32 am

        You'll have to give it a try.

        Reply
    10. allie says

      April 03, 2017 at 10:10 am

      What a beautiful salad Kathy, I haven't made egg salad in some time. Your naturally dyed Easter eggs are so pretty. Going to check that post out too. I love the red bell pepper in this salad! Have a great week and a wonderful Easter if I don't talk to you before.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:31 am

        I love adding red bell peppers to just about everything! I love 'em!

        Reply
    11. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      April 03, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Egg salad is definitely the best way to use up all those Easter eggs if you ask me! Yours looks so creamy and delicious, Kathy! Love the touch of horseradish sauce! I could sit down and eat a vat of this with a serving size spoon! SO GOOD! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:30 am

        This recipe makes a good amount...just might be enough to satisfy your craving!

        Reply
    12. David @ Spiced says

      April 03, 2017 at 5:00 am

      A good Easter egg hunt never gets old...that's part of the fun of it! I love that your kids are the ones doing the hiding now. 🙂 I also happen to really, really like a good egg salad...and this one looks awesome. Perfect timing! I need to make this one happen soon. Yum!!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:29 am

        Thanks, David!

        Reply
    13. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      April 03, 2017 at 4:40 am

      Such a classic!! I have never had horseradish in my egg salad, usually cayenne, but will try next time! Love that kick 🙂 P.S. I love potato chips with my egg salad sandwich. So good!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:28 am

        I'll have to give that a try! I always love a little salty crunch!

        Reply
    14. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

      April 02, 2017 at 9:49 am

      Leftover eggs are one of my favorite parts of Easter! And this salad looks like just the place to use them!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:28 am

        Lots of leftover eggs! So many great uses!!!

        Reply
    15. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

      April 02, 2017 at 8:21 am

      My husband loves recipe like this, not only because it uses up our hard boiled eggs (and like you alluded too, we'll have a ton from Easter!) but because it's super tasty and quick! Being 8 months prego, he's helping with lots of the the chores these days. Thanks for the inspiration!!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:27 am

        You are on the final stretch, Laura! If you are craving egg salad, have your hubby make a double batch!

        Reply
    16. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      April 02, 2017 at 6:15 am

      Perfect timing for this recipe Kathy because we dye lots of eggs too. I always add horseradish to me deviled eggs, so I love it in this egg salad!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 05, 2017 at 6:27 am

        Thanks, Mary Ann! The horseradish adds just the right touch!

        Reply
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