Classic Egg Salad

By Sarah On March 31, 2015 | Updated: February 26, 2024

Perfectly creamy and loaded with crunchy celery and lots of fresh dill, this classic egg salad is quick to make and the best egg salad recipe to have up your sleeve!

Everyone needs a killer egg salad recipe up their sleeve! And I’m gonna make a claim so bold as to say that my version comes out on top every single time.

My secret is a good crunch from fresh celery and sweet pepper, lots of fresh herbs, and a creamy pickle relish dressing to round everything out.

It’s so simple, but y’all, this is the only egg salad recipe you need in your life, period.

A few spoonfuls of this creamy egg salad over some crisp lettuce and toasted bread is actual lunch goals and I won’t be taking any other opinions at this time.

This Egg Salad features…

A creamy pickle relish and Dijon mustard dressing
Crunchy celery and sweet pepper
Perfect hard-boiled eggs
Lots of fresh dill and green onion
Minutes to make and the perfect use for leftover eggs

Making the Egg Salad

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

Mayonnaise
Greek yogurt
Pickle relish
Dijon mustard
Granulated sugar
Sweet pepper
Celery
Dill
Green onions
Hard-boiled eggs

How to Hard-Boil Eggs

Hard-boiling eggs is fast and easy! Follow these simple stovetop instructions. —>

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, very gently place your eggs into the boiling water and allow to boil 12 minutes, lowering heat slightly if needed to keep eggs at a gentle boil.

Remove eggs from boiling water and immediately transfer to a bowl filled with ice water to shock the eggs and stop the cooking process immediately. Allow eggs to cool in bowl 5 minutes before removing shells and chopping for salad.

Tips for Perfect Egg Salad

Add a pinch of sugar to the dressing – this small addition of sugar makes a big difference flavor-wise.
Mince celery and sweet pepper – smaller chunks will make this salad much easier to eat.
Dice eggs in uniform 1/4-inch cubes – try to get the eggs all the same size for a uniform salad.
Use fresh dill – this adds an incredible pop of herby flavor that pairs so well with the eggs.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on this egg salad.

Use a different herb – try parsley, chives, or tarragon in place of the dill.
Add spices – try adding a few shakes of smoked paprika or cayenne.
Make it more pickle-y – fold in 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles for a stronger pickle flavor.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many different ways you can enjoy this egg salad! We love stuffing it in a tortilla with greens, serving on toasted bread with leafy lettuce, spooning on top of Bibb lettuce for lettuce wraps, or simply enjoying the classic way in a sandwich.

Trust me, this is one egg salad recipe you’ll keep going back to! It’s just the right level of creaminess, packed with texture, and the fresh dill + pickle flavors are simply to die for.

Lunch is served!

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