Go Back
Print
A white and blue serving bowl of classic egg salad topped with green onion.

Egg Salad

This quick and easy classic egg salad recipe makes the perfect snack or lunch!

Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy-Free, Egg Salad, Hard Boiled Eggs, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • cup Mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

Hard Boiled Eggs

  1. Boil 2 quarts of water in a large sauce pan over high heat.

  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully lower 6 eggs into the water and cook for about 30 seconds.

  3. Add 12 ice cubes into the water and allow it to return to a boil.

  4. Next, reduce the water to a simmer and cover and cook for 11 minutes. Drain the eggs and peel under cool running water.

Make Easy Egg Salad

  1. Using two knives, chop 6 hard boiled eggs in a medium bowl to your desired consistency.

  2. Add ⅓ cup mayo, 1 Tablespoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix until combined.

  3. Serve as a sandwich or a dip for your bread and crackers.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.