Delicious Egg Salad (2024)

Make deli-worthy egg salad sandwiches at home with this top-rated egg salad recipe! You'll come back to it again and again.

How to Make Egg Salad

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Egg Salad Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make the best egg salad of your life:

· Eggs: Of course, this egg salad recipe starts with eggs!
· Condiments: You'll need mayonnaise and mustard.
· Green onion: Green onions lend a pop of flavor and color.
· Seasonings: This egg salad is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.

How to Make an Egg Salad Sandwich

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make egg salad sandwiches:

How Long Does Egg Salad Last?

Store the leftover egg salad in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Can You Freeze Egg Salad?

We don't recommend freezing egg salad, as it will change the texture and flavor. If you're OK with that, you can freeze it for up to one month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

What to Serve With Egg Salad Sandwiches

Classic egg salad sandwiches pair best with classic side dishes. Consider a leafy green salad, potato chips, French fries, or coleslaw.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Very good," raves Susan May. "I subbed pickles for the green onion and used Dijon mustard. I liked the addition of paprika. Served it on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and a few more pickle planks."

"Great recipe," according to NADIGIRL. "Didn't have green onions so used shallots. Came out great! Will make it again."

"Superb," says Teri Peters Sheldon. "Since the best place to start improvising is with something that's perfect, I used this as a base recipe, and added my own little touches. I substituted chives for the green onion, simply because I have an abundance of it in my garden."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

FAQs

Delicious Egg Salad? ›

According to the USDA, egg salad that's been stored properly in the fridge will be good for three to five days. To maximize that timeframe, use an airtight container and place the egg salad in the coldest part of the fridge promptly. Make sure your fridge is set to 40 F or lower.

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How long does homemade egg salad last in the fridge? ›

Egg salad will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge. Of course, this is merely the foundation for a great egg salad. Change up the ingredients and seasonings, anything from paprika to cumin to celery salt, and there's no end to the ways that you can enjoy it.

How do you know when egg salad goes bad? ›

Look for any changes in color, flavor, smell, and texture. Fresh egg salad should be creamy and smooth with a mild scent. Spoiled egg salad will smell sour or have a sulfurous odor like rotten eggs. The texture may be watery or slimy, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.

How long can I keep egg mayo in the fridge? ›

Once prepared, egg mayo will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It's not suitable for freezing. You can also boil the eggs in advance – these will keep, unpeeled, in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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How long are boiled eggs good for in the fridge? ›

Information. Hard cooked eggs can be stored in the refrigerator up to seven days, either left in their shells or peeled. Make sure eggs are refrigerated within two hours after cooking, and don't leave refrigerated cooked eggs out at room temperature for more than two hours.