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Delicious Egg Salad Sandwich with Pickles
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The Best Egg Salad Recipe with Pickles – Creamy, Tangy & So Easy!

This egg salad recipe with pickles is creamy, tangy, and incredibly easy to make! Perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or potluck, it's a comforting classic with a delightful twist. Learn how to make the best egg salad with simple ingredients and expert tips for success. Enjoy it on sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Salad
  • 6 Large Eggs hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise adjust to preference
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickle Relish or finely diced dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Diced Celery for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Diced Red Onion optional, for bite
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard for tang
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill chopped, or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For boiling eggs
  • 2 Mixing Bowls One for ice bath, one for mixing
  • 1 Sharp Knife For chopping vegetables and eggs
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe chopping
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate measurements
  • 1 Egg Slicer (Optional) For uniform egg slices, alternative: knife
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Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a rolling boil, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare an ice bath. Transfer hot eggs to ice bath and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Crack and peel eggs under cool running water.
  4. Roughly chop the peeled eggs.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, red onion (if using), Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir gently until just combined.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
- Spicy Egg Salad: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Herby Egg Salad: Use chives, parsley, or tarragon.
- Deluxe Egg Salad: Add bacon or ham.
- Mediterranean Egg Salad: Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta.
- Avocado Egg Salad: Replace half the mayo with avocado.
- Deviled Egg Salad: Add sweet pickle relish and paprika.
Serving Suggestions:
- Classic Sandwiches
- Crackers and Veggies
- Lettuce Wraps
- Salad Plate
- Deviled Eggs Upgrade
Storage Tips: Refrigerate in airtight container for 3-4 days. Not suitable for freezing. Leftover hack: Egg Salad Melts!
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