Easy Egg Salad Recipe (Quick too!)

Making your own egg salad is quick, easy, and so much better than anything from the grocery store. With this simple recipe, you’ll have a creamy egg salad on the table in about 10 minutes, using just a handful of ingredients. Perfect on toast, crackers, or as part of a brunch spread for holidays like Easter or Christmas.

In this post I’ll walk you through how to make egg salad step-by-step, which ingredients you need, how to store it, and all the different ways you can customize it.

Recipe Ingredients

Homemade egg salad is incredibly simple and perfect for serving at lunch, brunch, or as a snack board addition. The base is just eggs and a creamy dressing, and from there you can customize the flavor however you like – creamy, fresh, tangy, or slightly spicy. Here’s what you’ll need:

• eggs – the number depends on how much you need. I used 6 eggs for 4 servings.
• mayonnaise – homemade mayonnaise is delicious, but a good store-bought mayo works too. I like Hellmann’s because it’s not too sweet.
• mustard – optional, but adds great flavor.
• chives – also optional, but adds a nice fresh touch.

The Base: The Sauce

The sauce determines most of the flavor of your egg salad. Use a good-quality mayonnaise (Hellmann’s is my favorite) and add mustard for a little kick. Want to make your own mayo? That’s an option too – here’s the recipe for homemade mayonnaise.

To switch things up, try adding:

• crispy chili oil for extra crunch & fire (here’s my easy recipe for crispy chili oil)
• smoked paprika
• a spoonful of mustard
• a splash of ketchup (for sweetness)
• Tabasco, sambal, sriracha, or gochujang for heat
• chipotle powder or adobo for smoky heat

Extra Flavor & Crunch

If you want more texture or brightness, mix in:

• toasted nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for crunch
• finely chopped scallions
• capers or pickles
• chives (if not already added)
• a little grated carrot

Egg Salad Variations

You can customize egg salad endlessly depending on what you like. For example:

• Extra spicy – add Tabasco or red pepper flakes
• Extra fresh – add more pickles or lemon juice
• Extra herby – besides chives, add dill or parsley
• Extra creamy – add more mayo or a bit of crème fraîche
• Umami twist – add a splash of soy sauce for an Asian-inspired flavor

Also delicious: stir in a spoonful of whole-grain mustard or pesto.

FAQ Easy Egg Salad

How long can you keep the egg salad?

You can keep the egg salad in the fridge for about 3-4 days maximum. I use a airtight container for this which works really well.

Is this egg salad low carb?

Absolutely. If you check the nutritional information at the bottom of the recipe card, you will see that there is hardly any carbs in this at all. So perfect if you’re following a low carb diet.

What can I serve the egg salad with?

Well you can serve it with just about anything. I love eating it on a sandwich (which is of course not low carb) but you can also eat it on crackers like these flax seed crackers or Italian herb crackers. Both are gluten free.