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Deli Style Egg Salad

Nettie
This classic deli style egg salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. A simple mashing trick helps keep it between the slices of bread! Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups. Made with pantry staples in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course, Salad, sandwiches
Cuisine American, deli
Servings 6 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sweet onion or green onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup dill pickle finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a large pot and cover with water (about 1 inch above the eggs).
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold or ice water and let cool completely.
  • Peel the eggs.
  • In a large bowl, mash all of the eggs finely, leaving a few larger pieces for texture.
  • Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, white pepper, salt, chopped onion, parsley, and dill pickle.
  • Gently fold everything together until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  • Serve on bread, toast, croissants, lettuce wraps, or however you like!

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
 
  • Use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
  • Try fresh dill instead of parsley for a classic deli flavor.
  • Bread and butter pickles can be used in place of dill pickles for a sweeter variation.
  • Store egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 380mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy egg salad, deli style egg salad, easy lunch idea, egg salad recipe, hard boiled egg recipe
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