This recipe for Easy Egg Salad combines all the flavors and creamy texture of classic egg salad with a fresh dill and lemony twist. It's a delicious, wholesome, and simple dish that's perfect for any occasion.

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• ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Easy Egg Salad Recipe
• 🛒 What’s in Keto Egg Salad
• 🥣 Recommended Tools
• 🔪 How to Make the Best Egg Salad
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 💡 Tips
• 🍴 What to Serve with Egg Salad
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• How Many Carbs are in Egg Salad?
• Why is My Egg Salad Runny?
• How Do You Thicken Egg Salad?
• 🍽️ More Easy Egg Recipes

❤️ Why You’ll Love this Easy Egg Salad Recipe

• Classic creamy egg salad recipe
• Fresh lemon and dill brighten up the flavors
• Uses all wholesome, healthy ingredients
• Easy Keto lunch

Egg salad is one of those timeless classics that has been around forever. And while there are several versions out there, this recipe is a flavorful creation that incorporates red onion, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. The result is a healthy and incredibly delicious egg salad that's ideal for gluten-free, Keto, and low-carb diets.

This creamy egg salad is not only super easy to make, but it’s also loaded with healthy fats and protein that will help keep you feeling satisfied for hours.  Whether you enjoy it on a sandwich, as a filling for lettuce wraps, or simply by itself, this vibrant and tasty egg salad will be a hit with the whole family.

If you're looking for whole bread ideas that you can serve with this dish, you should try this Sun-dried Tomato and Cheddar Soda Bread. For a low-carb option, this Homemade Keto Bread makes awesome sandwiches.

🛒 What’s in Keto Egg Salad

• Eggs
• Mayonnaise
• Red onion
• Sour cream
• Dijon mustard
• Lemon
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh dill
• Garlic
• Smoked paprika
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• White vinegar

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make the Best Egg Salad

How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Add the eggs to a saucepan and pour just enough cold water to cover the eggs.  Add a splash of white vinegar and a pinch of salt.

Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes. 

After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl with cold water and let them sit for 10 minutes before peeling.

This method is pretty foolproof and works every single time. Gently tap them on the counter and roll them under your hand to break up the shells. The shells will peel off easily, so you end up with perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs that are nice and smooth.

To Make Egg Salad Dressing 

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and zest, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine, then set aside.

To Make the Egg Salad

Chop the eggs into small pieces.

Tip: Exactly how small you go is entirely up to you. I like a mixture of small dice pieces, with some random medium pieces mixed in.

Add them to a mixing bowl along with the red onion, fresh parsley, dill and dressing.

Tip: If you don't have fresh dill, you can use lemon thyme or thyme instead. You can also use some chives, but I would reduce the red onions a bit, otherwise, your egg salad might be too oniony.

Mix everything together until well combined. Serve and enjoy!

☑️ Storage Instructions

• Place the egg salad in an airtight container, with a tight-fitting lid. It should stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
• For best results, you should not freeze egg salad. Freezing boiled eggs can cause them to have a rubbery texture when thawed.

💡 Tips

This is an easy, straightforward recipe, but here are just a few tips that will ensure you have the best egg salad every time:

• Don't skip the vinegar: Adding vinegar to the boiling water can help prevent the egg whites from leaking if there happens to be a tiny crack in the shell. This can also help keep the egg whites from sticking to the shell. Another plus is that it usually prevents that greenish ring from forming.

• Mix gently: Unless you want mushy egg salad, be gentle when you're folding in the dressing.

• Allow to chill: While you can eat egg salad right after you mix it up, it's better when it has had time to chill in the fridge for an hour or so. This gives the yolks time to soak up all the flavors of the dressing.

🍴 What to Serve with Egg Salad

• Wrap or burrito: Wrap your egg salad in one of these low-carb Homemade Tortillas.

• Bagel: For an easy breakfast or lunch on the go, spread your egg salad over a toasted bagel. These homemade Keto Bagels are an easy and delicious option.

• Crackers or toast points: Scoop egg salad onto these healthy 4 Seed Crackers or small toast points made from this Braided Herb Bread.

• Stuffed tomatoes and avocados: For a fun brunch option, hollow out tomatoes or avocado halves and fill them with egg salad.

• Soup: You can serve a scoop of it with a cup of warm soup. This Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper, Butternut Squash with Ginger, and this Broccoli and Cheese Soup are all awesome choices.

• Chips: You can serve this egg salad with a simple side of your favorite healthy chips. These Cheese Crisps or these homemade Tortilla Chips are tasty options.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Bacon: Crispy bacon bits or prosciutto add delicious little crunch bites.

• Cheese: Consider shredded cheddar, crumbled feta, or grated Parmesan for extra textures and flavors.

• Avocado: Diced avocado adds even more creaminess and a boost of healthy fats to the egg salad.

• Nuts: Chopped nuts like toasted almonds add a bit of crunch that a lot of people prefer.

• Sun-dried tomatoes: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes give this egg salad slightly sweet and chewy bites.

• Pickles or relish: Add even more dill flavor with chopped dill pickle pieces or dill.

• Add some heat: A dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little spice.

• Olives or capers: Chopped olives or capers have tiny bursts of briny flavor, that go so well with the dill dressing.

• Yogurt: For a tangier twist, use unflavored Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

• Ranch flavors: Instead of the dill and parsley, you can use a hearty sprinkle of this dry Ranch Dressing Mix.

• Pesto sauce: Mix in some of this Parsley Almond Pesto or this easy Homemade Basil Pesto for an extra boost of fresh herb flavor and vibrant green color.

How Many Carbs are in Egg Salad?

There are only 3 net carbs in a serving of egg salad. These carbs are all naturally found in lemon juice, herbs, and a minimal amount in eggs.

Why is My Egg Salad Runny?

The main reason egg salad turns out too runny is because the egg-to-dressing ratio is off. This can be because you used eggs that were too small or you just added too much mayo or sour cream to the dressing.

How Do You Thicken Egg Salad?

The quickest fix for runny salad is to add more eggs or other dry ingredients.

🍽️ More Easy Egg Recipes

• Buffalo Deviled Eggs
• Chorizo and Pepper Egg Muffin Cups
• Jalapeno Popper Egg Salad
• Dill Deviled Eggs
• Eggs Benedict
• Jalapeno Popper Egg Cups