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The Best Basic Egg Salad

A simple and delicious egg salad perfect for sandwiches or serving in a decorative bowl. Quick to prepare and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 6 large hard boiled eggs
  • 0.75 tsp ground mustard
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1.5 tsp chives
  • 0.25 cup minced celery
  • pinch celery salt
  • 0.25-0.33 cup mayonnaise (NOT miracle whip)
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 4 croissant rolls croissant rolls (cut in half, sandwich style)

Method
 

  1. Add the eggs to a bowl and roughly chop.
  2. Add remaining ingredients (except croissants) and mix until combined.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. Serve egg salad with croissants or in a bowl as desired.

Notes

Use fresh eggs for best flavor and texture.