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egg salad in bowl.
4.50 from 2 votes

Classic Egg Salad Recipe

This classic egg salad recipe is made with perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs and a yummy mayo + mustard + Greek yogurt sauce.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 14
Carbs 2
Protein 13
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 8 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt any % works
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoons white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently add the eggs. Set a timer for 8 minutes. While the eggs are boiling, prepare a large ice water bath in a large bowl. After 8 minutes, remove the eggs from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and set the eggs in the water bath for 5 minutes.
    hard boiled eggs on counter.
  • While the eggs are in the water bath, prepare the egg salad sauce. Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustards, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, and hot sauce to a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
    mixing sauce in bowl.
  • Peel the eggs and chop the eggs into small pieces. Add the eggs to the sauce and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    mixing sauce and eggs in bowl.
  • Once chilled, serve ad desired on a sandwich, on toast, etc.

Tips & Notes

  • Feel free to substitute the different types of mustards with other kinds of mustards.
  • Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g