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Home » Recipes » Vegetarian and Vegan

Egg Salad with Pickles

Published: Jul 14, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 21 Comments

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Best Egg Salad Sandwich with pickles recipe! It is easy to make, delicious and creamy with a hint of tangy Dijon mustard. Egg salad is the ultimate in comfort food, perfect for a great lunch or dinner.

Best ever egg salad sandwich on croissant.
Traditional egg salad recipe.
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  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • FAQ's
  • Things to know
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • Related Recipes
  • The BEST Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
  • Recipe backstory

Why you'll love this recipe

Dan and I were talking about egg salad and here are some of the reasons we love it.

✔️ Great comfort food.

✔️ Creamy and delicious.

✔️ Eggs are super affordable!

Conclusion? Eggs are darn near perfect food!

Let's face it, an egg salad sandwich can be pretty boring. It is often under seasoned and without any fresh ingredients, can really become a yellow, dense mess.

Ingredients

Air fryer boiled eggs on plate.
Air Fryer Boiled Eggs.

For the exact measurements for this classic egg salad recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • large eggs, boiled
  • mayonnaise
  • pickles - sweet pickles or dill pickles, use your favorite!
  • herbs - dill, parsley, chives
  • dijon mustard, whole grain mustard or yellow mustard
  • sweet yellow onion, white onion, red onion or green onion
  • lemon
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

Chopped boiled eggs in a black bowl.
Chop the eggs, but don't mince them too small. Large chunks help make a great texture.

This is an overview of the instructions for the dill pickle egg salad recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Boil eggs, cool in an ice water bath, peel eggs.
  2. Roughly chop the eggs and add to a bowl.
  3. Mince the herbs, add the herbs to the bowl along with the mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
  4. Squeeze half a lemon over the mixture and mix together well.
  5. Spoon into your favorite bread, serve and enjoy!

FAQ's

How long do hard boiled eggs last?

Refrigerate cooked hard-boiled eggs, you can cook them ahead and they will last about a week.

What can you substitute for mayonnaise?

Greek Yogurt or miracle whip are the best substitute for mayonnaise.

How long does egg salad last?

Egg salad will last about 3 days in the refrigerator.

What is the best bread for an easy egg salad sandwich?

Here are my favorite bread choices - buttery croissants, toasted rye, white or wheat bread, baguette.

Why do you put hot hard boiled eggs in cold water?

Plunging boiled eggs in cold water will stop the cooking process and keep the yolks from turning green around the edges. Some also say it makes the eggs easier to peel.

A green bowl filled with egg salad recipe
Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe is a quick and easy meal.

Things to know

  • Did you know older eggs are easier to peel? This is a great recipe when you have some eggs you need to use. What a perfect lunch!
  • The fresh herbs add flavor without excess calories. Pickles and onions add great texture and a squeeze of lemon lightens the salad and brightens the flavor.
  • If you are looking for low carb options consider using lettuce as a wrap.
  • Add a dollop on a slice of cucumber or a spoonful nestled in a stalk of celery, delish!
  • Easily chop the eggs using a fork, egg slicer or pastry cutter.
  • Sweet relish, a pickle spear, dill relish are all great additions to this creamy egg salad recipe.
Egg Salad Sandwich on a buttery croissant.
Egg Salad Sandwiches

Variations

  • A splash of pickle brine or dill pickle relish is a tasty addition!
  • Substitute butter lettuce for bread to make lettuce wraps.

Egg Salad Sandwich is the ultimate in comfort food. It is easy to make. Delicious and creamy with a hint of bite from tangy dijon mustard. Full of herby freshness from the lemons and herbs.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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Also, I’d love it if you would give me a five-star rating below, I know you’ll love this recipe! If you snap a photo and share it please tag me #bowlmeover or @bowl_me_over so I get to see your pics!!!

Egg salad sandwich in bowl.
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5 from 7 votes

The BEST Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

Perfect for a sandwich spread, wonderful as a dip for crackers or stuffed celery.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 6 hard boiled eggs
  • 2-3 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ sweet or dill pickle seeds removed, minced
  • 1 heaping tbsp herbs - dill, parsley, chives minced
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 heaping tbsp red or sweet yellow onion minced
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon each salt & pepper

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Instructions

  • Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs. 
  • Remove the seeds from the pickle with a spoon and mince. Mince the onion and herbs also. 
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 176mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg
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Recipe backstory

When I asked Dan what he wanted for lunch he surprised me by asking for an egg salad sandwich. Maybe that was because he's seen me scrolling thru hundreds (thousands?) of Easter pins on Pinterest?

Maybe it is because he wanted normal food? (This happens sometimes in our house 😁) Maybe he was just in the mood for great egg salad sandwich?

When we were kids my folks bought a little home in the country. We had 2 ½ acres and the first thing we got were chickens.

Dad converted the old barn into a place for the chickens to roost and every morning my brother or I would feed the chickens and collect eggs.

I did not like chickens. When we were kids I was attacked by a rooster. It grabbed ahold of my sock and ripped a big hole in it! (True story!) I hated that chicken and I wasn't sad when Dad butchered that chicken.

Easter is right around the corner and soon you'll have an excess of boiled eggs, right?!! So if you have some eggs to use up, this recipe is a great option. If you don't, eggs are on sale right now. It's a great time to buy and make this egg salad sandwich recipe!

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    April 24, 2017 at 5:16 am

    Egg salad is the kind of dish you don't appreciate until you try it again. But I quite agree, it can go so horribly wrong and be the wrong kind of mush. Your recipe is great for a tasty and non mush type, and certainly got me thinking about trying it out.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 24, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I totally agree, it's an old fashioned meal you enjoyed growing up and forgot about! Still yummy and delicious, we really enjoy it - thank you Helen!

      Reply
  2. Brandi Crawford

    April 24, 2017 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    YUM! This looks amazing. Perfect side dish for spring and summer.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 24, 2017 at 9:38 am

      I think so too Brandi - yummy and affordable meal too!

      Reply
  3. pretty

    April 24, 2017 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    you have made me decide what to make egg salad for lunch! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 24, 2017 at 9:39 am

      Awesome! I hope you really enjoyed it - thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  4. Nancy | Plus Ate Six

    April 23, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    We're discussing getting chickens when we buy some land and since there's only two of us in the house I keep saying I'm worried about how we will use up our stash of eggs. I'm adding this to our list of recipes - there's only so many cakes a girl can bake & eat 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 24, 2017 at 9:40 am

      This is true Nancy! 😀 Have fun with those chickens, every farm needs some!!

      Reply
  5. Angela

    April 20, 2017 at 6:32 am

    I know what the hubby is getting for lunch tomorrow! Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 23, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      yum, yum! I hope you love this as much as we do - thanks Angela!!

      Reply
  6. jane @ littlesugarsnaps

    April 20, 2017 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    Oh gosh. So pleased you were not to traumatised by your childhood experience that it put you off eggs. I love this recipe - all those herbs and a squeeze of lemon - bliss.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 23, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Haha, isn't it funny Jane? Those crazy chickens 😀 I love fresh herbs too it just makes all the difference!

      Reply
  7. Michelle | The Last Food Blog

    April 20, 2017 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    I love egg salad and love your addition of pickle. It looks and sounds very tasty!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 23, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      The pickle adds such nice crunch - love that! Thanks Michelle!!

      Reply
  8. Claire@foodiequine

    April 20, 2017 at 2:28 am

    5 stars
    Love your twist on a simple egg sandwich. The addition of mustard, herbs and lemon and serving on a croissant. Gorgeous. I know what I'm having for lunch today.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 23, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      One order coming up Claire!! 😀

      Reply
  9. Linda

    April 20, 2017 at 2:17 am

    This is a great recipe!My boyfriend just asked me to make it for him, he loves eggs. Thank you for giving me a new idea!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 23, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      I hope you both really enjoyed it Linda, such a yummy easy meal. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Michelle Turner

    April 17, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    Adding the pickle sounds yummy. Also sometimes a bit of curry powder is good in it too. Making some for tomorrow's lunch.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 19, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Ooh! I like that addition, I bet it adds so much flavor. You always have the best ideas my friend!!

      Reply

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