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!
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
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Prepare an ice bath. Transfer hot eggs to ice bath and cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Crack and peel eggs under cool running water.
- Roughly chop the peeled eggs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, red onion (if using), Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- 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!
- 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!