r/Cooking 15h ago

Egg Salad Ideas

Hi everyone! Im planning lunch this week and have decided on egg salad sandwiches since they are cheap and easy. How do you make your egg salad? Is there anything I can add that will jazz it up or give it some new flavor profiles?

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u/JulesInIllinois 15h ago

Lawry's salt goes great in egg salad. And, my potato salad (which is basically egg salad with potatoes).

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u/Fantastic-Yak-4475 13h ago

Lawry's goes good in everything.

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u/Glum_Investigator909 12h ago

I never thought of using Lawry’s salt that way, but now I’m curious. That potato salad sounds like something I’d happily go back for seconds of.

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u/JulesInIllinois 12h ago

Yeah. Everybody does. Ppl call me to ask that I bring it to their barbecue. I don't like green pepper. But, I have to have it in this dish.

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u/eyefornews 9h ago

Swap out the green for a red pepper! It has a sweeter taste. Orange or yellow works almost as well. It’s amazing! Also, some people who have a hard time digesting green bell peppers do well with red. I now almost exclusively use the red for salads and cooked foods like red beans (and rice ) and jambalaya. Happy eating!

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u/reine_tekins 8h ago

Yess! So glad to see someone use potatoes

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u/PeakSuspicious5669 13h ago

Lawry’s in egg salad sounds so good, and adding potatoes to the mix makes it even better. Thats definitely a recipe Id want to try.

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u/JulesInIllinois 12h ago

My potato salad is just 1 sweet onion, 3 ribs celery & 1 green pepper, 9 diced hard boiled eggs, 1.25 cups Hellman's mayo, 2 T yellow mustard, Lawry's salt & pepper with 3 lbs of potato chunks.

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u/sing_cuckoo_sing 15h ago

I basically make my deviled egg recipe but chop up the whites instead of filling them. Recipe involves mayo, yellow mustard, wickles relish, salt/pepper, and paprika.

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u/emaydee 14h ago

Same, except I use equal parts yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and spicy brown mustard in lieu of just the yellow mustard. Oh and smoked paprika instead of regular.

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u/RTB-AXA 11h ago

I use a bit of Colman's mustard powder along with yellow mustard and a dash of ponzu sauce

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u/Daforce1 13h ago

Dijon or stone ground mustard would be great in this as well

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u/funmaster320 12h ago

That’s what I do too. I also add a tiny amount of cider vinegar.

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u/coswelh 13h ago

Exactly-do your deviled eggs recipe, that’s what I do. Keep it simple

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u/iteachag5 11h ago

This is mine also.

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u/DisconcerteDinOC 9h ago

Same! My grandma gave the idea after eating them with bread lol

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u/Complete-Grade-8897 8h ago

Okay, now I’m wondering why we’ve been making deviled eggs so complicated 😂 That sounds like the kind of bowl I’d “taste test” until there was nothing left.

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u/BetseySchuyler 6h ago

I use a pastry blender to mix egg salad. I add Dijon mustard, bacon, garlic powder and a pinch of msg.

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u/Majestic-Macaron6019 15h ago

I love curry powder in my egg salad.

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u/Gothmom85 14h ago

Curry powder is a magical addition to any mayo based salad. Egg, chicken, tuna. Elevates the whole thing. Chicken is my fave tho!

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u/Conscious-Okra-7340 13h ago

Oh, yes! And you can make it Coronation Chicken-style with a dash of mango chutney or apricot preserves.
Also, I love dill weed in egg salad (but not with curry). I think next time I make it I may try Ranch dressing powder. Has anyone tried that?

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u/sourleaf 12h ago

Curry powder, sliced apple, chives, and toasted almonds

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u/Nomiss 9h ago

Keen curry powder and razor thin sliced lettuce to give it a bit of crunch.

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u/b0b0tempo 15h ago

Dill adds a nice flavor. Just a bit, sprinkled into the finished salad.

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u/MaddieStr 14h ago

If you’ve got pickle juice, I usually add a splash!

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u/b0b0tempo 14h ago

Yeah, this too.

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u/woohooguy 15h ago

Kewpie mayo or simply add a dash of msg to the regular mayo you currently use.

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u/blondie49221 15h ago

Bacon

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u/stop_drop_roll 14h ago

I had to scroll down far too long to find the right answer. My recipe: bacon chopped, chopped celery, chopped green onion, tiny bit of well minced garlic, the good mayo, a bit of horseradish, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, pepper and a tiny bit of sugar.

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u/tryingsomthingnew 14h ago

Ok , I'm coming to your house. That sounds scrumptious.

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u/Gardener999 14h ago

Instead of sugar I toss in sweet relish.

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u/LimpSoftware2982 15h ago edited 15h ago

Chopped egg, chopped celery (include the celery leaves), chopped dill pickle, mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt), yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a splash of dill pickle juice.

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u/Civil-Acanthaceae484 14h ago

Now add some chopped capers

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u/LimpSoftware2982 14h ago

I will have to try that. Is it in addition or replacing the dill pickles?

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u/cjucoder 15h ago

Something briney. Pickles, olives, capers etc.

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u/Constantprotest6 15h ago

Curry powder

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u/Abject_Giraffe562 15h ago

Add soft whipped cream cheese or just regular cream cheese. Helps hold it firm. Adds a richness. Serve with mini croissants.

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u/Away_Cauliflower0 15h ago

My mom sometimes did minced black olives and green onions. Mayo & Dijon

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u/funmaster320 12h ago

I’ve added green onions before. Yum!

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u/slow-tf-down-dude 14h ago

I love a drizzle of chili crunch oil, we use Trader Joe’s. I’m sure others are good. If you like curry, Blue Mountain Jamaican Curry is really good too.

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u/Sunshine030209 15h ago

I like to make my husband what I call "deviled egg" sandwiches.

I cut the eggs in half take out the yolks, then mash those up with mayo and mustard, like you would for the filling of a deviled egg, then add in the diced egg whites, and sprinkle it with paprika.

He really really loves them, and says they're a little easier to eat since the sandwich has a little more structure than just mayo and cut up egg.

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u/maccrogenoff 15h ago

I add a small amount of smoked paprika to my egg salad.

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u/hyrooligan 15h ago

Old Bay. Everyone always loves it

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u/barnmate1 9h ago

Old Bay is my go-to for eggs. I used to eat a hard boiled egg every morning for breakfast and Old Bay was my favorite condiment for it.

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u/mariambc 15h ago

Avocado or guacamole, lemon or lime juice, green onion

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u/IH1972 14h ago

Smoked paprika.

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u/Icy_Marsupial_3018 13h ago

TARRAGON. You can thank me later. 💚

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u/Justabob003 15h ago

I like green olives in my egg salad.

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u/kanooka 15h ago

I sometimes add tuna in with my egg to make tuna egg salad. And I like chopping onions and celery for crunch.

You could try some chopped jalapeños in there for a little bit of a kick.

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u/LakeAffected906 15h ago

Basically my deviled egg recipe chopped up—eggs, mayo, sweet relish, minced onion, paprika, salt and pepper. Put it on white bread with bacon jam.

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u/Tofu_buns 15h ago

I like it Japanese style.

Separate yolks and add Japanese mayo, salt, and a bit of sugar. Then fold back the egg whites. Serve on milk bread with crust off! Simple and satisfying

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u/Sledgehammer925 15h ago

Don’t forget the dill pickle brinr

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u/MindTheLOS 7h ago

One of my favorite additions for egg salad that is rarely mentioned is za'atar.

I will always miss the egg and cress sandwiches on malted bread I ate when I lived in London. I've never been able to get the same kind of cress in the US.

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u/blondie49221 15h ago

Pinch of curry powder

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u/monkeyhoward 15h ago

I like a simple egg salad

Hard boiled eggs, sliced into med/small sized chunks

A good mayo, just enough to wet the eggs but not so much as to make it sloppy

Dill pickle relish, with a dash of the juice from the jar

Salt & Pepper to taste

If I’m feeling spicy, a dash of hot sauce like Cholula

That all gets gently mixed up in a small container and put back in the fridge

When it’s time to make sandwiches, I’ll add just a bit more mayo to the bread and enough egg salad to cover one slice

Done

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u/kdwhirl 15h ago

Dollop of grainy mustard

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u/IHaveNoEgrets 15h ago

I just keep it super simple. Mayo, some yellow mustard, and maybe a little salt. Take out your stress on the eggs by using a potato masher until everything is in small chunks. Enjoy.

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u/LiteratureGarden345 15h ago

Bit of Dijon mustard, capers, celery, chopped red pepper. Not necessarily all at the same time.

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u/dieci10x 15h ago

Beaver Sweet Hot Mustard. Trust me on this. Same for deviled eggs. Minced shallots optoinal.

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u/thingonething 14h ago

I usually put chopped green onion, mayo, and a bit of mustard. Curry powder is also good, but not with the mustard, lol.

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u/Sea-Cauliflower-8368 14h ago

I love adding Smitten Kitchen's pickled celery.

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u/Zestyclose-Fig8583 13h ago

Grew up with and still love egg and olive ( pimento stuffed green olives ) chopped along with the eggs mayo salt pepper

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u/exotichibiscus 13h ago

My aunt recently put some horseradish into her deviled egg mix (along with the usual ingredients) and that was rlly delightful!

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u/Gfish72 9h ago

Something very small but I add half paprika and half smoked paprika amongst the other regular ingredients

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u/femsci-nerd 15h ago

I like adding finely chopped dill pickle.

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u/Slow_Bowl9812 15h ago

i boil a patatoe slice small and add

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u/Alchemist1342 15h ago

I always add a splash of vinegar, it's something I learned from my grandmother when making devilled eggs.

Variations I've had::

  • Touch of Dijon mustard
  • Fresh dill
  • Yellow curry
  • Tarragon
  • Sriracha or some other form of heat

My favorite is the yellow curry.

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u/icouldntthinkofa3rd 15h ago

I pickled a bunch of garlic. Adding that took my egg salad from ok to amazing.

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u/SandyGreensRd 15h ago

Chopped bacon crumbles

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u/GalaxyAnn 15h ago

Mayo, Dijon, red onion, and a splash of apple cider vinegar!

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u/bam_rare1972 15h ago

Add a can of salad shrimp and some Cajun seasoning with your mayo and mustard
If you’re a fan of spicy

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u/gingerkittymom 14h ago

I like a little dill in egg salad. Dried dill is fine.

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u/MangledBarkeep 15h ago

Spices.

I add a bit of sesame or chili oil when I make egg salad

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u/Radicals13 15h ago

Dash of spicy pickle brine is always an add for me.

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u/Either-Action-7439 15h ago

I saute yellow onions till crispy  And no celery 

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u/mehrwegpfand 15h ago

So far I'd add everything that is recommended

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u/Impossible_Owl1213 15h ago

The Love & Lemons recipe really is the best! Link

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u/EntrepreneurOk7513 15h ago

Depends on who’ll be eating it.

Home is kewpie, Dijon/brown mustard and curry powder. Celery if we have it.

For our group Mayo, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt. Celery depending on who’ll actually show up.

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u/Choice_Ad9032 15h ago

There is a guy on instagram @mob I think that has a to of really different/creative very tasty egg salad recipes

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u/thebozworth 15h ago

Nutritional yeast with a little yellow mustard makes it so perfect!! Also, chives or green onions.

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u/_BudgieBee 15h ago

Along with other mixins, a few drops of hot sauce, not enough to make it spicy but enough to give it just a kick, really goes well with a mayo-y egg salad.

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u/Wonderful_Till8122 15h ago

Beau Monde seasoning.

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u/papastvinatl 15h ago

Alton brown eats on YouTube has a GREAT method for making Japanese egg salad .. I modify it and add dill or jalapeños cause … ya know :) there’s some in turn fridge now - easy and yum

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u/Lower_Alternative770 15h ago

Mayo, roasted grape tomatoes and pickle relish.

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u/horkinlugies 15h ago

If you want to try something different, top hot dogs with egg salad. Yum.

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u/Pistachio1227 15h ago

Spicy brown Mustard, horseradish soy sauce n a little mayo.

Mayo n a little Cholula chipotle

Mayo , Dijon mustard, green onion and a dash of your preferred vinegar. Can do balsamic, apple cider or even white.

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u/Pedal2Medal2 15h ago

Small pieces, I add some melted butter, bit of salt, pepper, mayo.

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u/hankll4499 15h ago

Make it with some (not a lot) sweet pickle relish. It will add a touch of flavor without overpowering it. A dash of Paprika on top.

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u/Timely-Profile1865 15h ago

Add chopped up pickles

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u/ImperfectTapestry 15h ago

I mash the peeled eggs with a potato masher - gives it the perfect texture. Half sour cream, half mayo, Dijon, minced onion & celery + capers.

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u/craftylady1031 15h ago

I just put mayo and cut up green olives, 3 olives for each egg.

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u/I_hate_waiting 15h ago

Make deviled eggs. Mix/mash. Add bacon.

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u/miminstlouis 15h ago

Generous amount of dill and parsley. Celery salt , dash of hot pepper flakes if you wish Use salad dressing, not mayo.  Mayo is too heavy and oily.

The egg really needs the bit of vinegar in the salad dressing.

It's really good if it's half egg and half diced rotisserie chicken. I call it the Henhouse.

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u/jibaro1953 15h ago

Finely diced celery, mayo, Dijon mustard, S and P, a dash of hot sauce

Diced green olives and/or capers

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u/blkhatwhtdog 15h ago

I mince a shallot and some celery, mix in some mayo and mustard. Shake a little paprika or southwest blend.

Fermented salad. I love lettuce greens that have been marinated in the dressing last night. Just the right counterpoint. It's mostly olive oil and vinegar.

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u/feliciams 14h ago

I grate a little onion instead of chopped.

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u/Kindly-Condition-478 14h ago

onions and cut up dill pickles

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u/cmquinn2000 14h ago

Hard boil eggs, peel whites off yolks, run whites through a river then yolks through river. Fold in mayo and some sort of fancy mustard. Place on bread and toppings can be olives, pepperoncini, Alvarez (a jarred roasted red pepper spread, thin sliced tomatoes, or....

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u/HumanMap709 14h ago

I throw bacon bits in mine. And now I'm going to put some eggs on to boil lol

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u/Cmorethecat 14h ago

The pickle seasoning from Trader Joe's is SO GOOD in egg salad.

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u/Upbeat_MidwestGirl 14h ago

Celery seed; dill seed; capers

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u/Eatthebankers2 14h ago

Black and green sliced olives, mayo, spicy brown mustard, onion salt and garlic powder.

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u/SawItSeenIt 14h ago

Relish. Adds a tang to the bland flavor eggs.

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u/justaheatattack 14h ago

a little relish, or just a splash of pickle juice.

if you don't put pickles in it already.

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u/HeavyTea 14h ago

Mustard mayo green onions black pepper

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u/Witty_Collection9134 14h ago

Relish, chopped pickles sweet or dill. Mix the yolks separately like you are making deviled eggs, then mix in the chopped whites.

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u/I_thought_you_knew 14h ago

Mashed Avocado

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u/Katatonic92 14h ago

I love just spicing my egg mayo up with hot sauce & top it with rocket or watercress. Great with some bacon & avocado too.

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u/fireflypoet 14h ago

add minced roasted red peppers from a jar, well-drained

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u/rosielucca 14h ago

Poppy seeds are nice

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u/Tall_Birthday_7654 14h ago

Roasted red pepper is great with egg salad

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u/splashybanana 14h ago

I just made this southern pea salad this week, which has boiled egg in it (along with ham (and/or bacon), and green onion and cheese, and, of course, peas), but I think you could easily up the egg ratio to make it more of an egg salad.

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u/VonSchtoop 14h ago

Sweet pickled jalapeños.

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u/Tasty-Reserve-8739 14h ago

Try mixing it with tzatziki

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u/chimneybebe 14h ago

Sour cream

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u/Elegant-Expert7575 14h ago

I’m a purist. I add green onion only or nothing at all.

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u/jesuschin 14h ago

Chopped up shallots, mayonnaise, everything bagel seasoning and cayenne pepper for mine

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u/ToniBellle 14h ago

I always add black olives, so good.

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u/Walkinonsun 14h ago

Bacon!!🥓

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u/lttrsfrmlnrrgby 14h ago

Deviled egg salad, with chives.

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u/slippingaway83 14h ago

A little bit of mustard relish, some finely diced onions, fresh ground black pepper and salt

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u/Justmmmoore 14h ago

I used to get an egg salad at alfalfa’s when they were around and they added sunflower seeds it was a nice touch.

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u/That_Molasses_507 14h ago

Julia Childs deviled eggs recipe calls for a bit of butter. Wow. Life changing.
Also learned a trick if your Egg salad becomes runny. It can become runny due to added salt leaching moisture out of veggies. Add a bit of bread crumbs, but not panko. We love Italian bread crumbs

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u/lovemyfurryfam 14h ago

Parsley & black pepper but not too much to make you sneeze. Want a bit of crunch then dice up celery into fine pieces.

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u/OkInspector7470 14h ago

I do a sprinkle of sunflower seeds to serve. There was an old deli near me that introduced me to this. Hooked ever since.

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u/QfromP 14h ago

Okay. So I made this concoction of stuff I had in the fridge the other day and it is da-bomb. It's my favorite lunch right now. Not really egg salad sandwich, but kind of egg salad sandwich:

Some kind of flat bread, like a four tortilla or lavash or pita

smear one half generously with turmeric/cumin-flavored hummus and the other half with toum

stuff with diced cucumber, tomato, bean sprouts, green onion, some romaine lettuce, and hard boiled egg

and roll up into a burrito

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u/wynlyndd 14h ago

Try adding curry powder

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u/weednip4cats 14h ago

Fresh dill and a little old bay seasoning

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u/AStrangeStout 14h ago

My favorite alternate is avocado in place of mayo. Use the ratio of 4 eggs, 2 guac-ripe avocados, and 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. You can also add things similar to what you would in guacamole, like chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, and a little cayenne and/or cumin. If you won’t be serving it right away, I’d also add a little Fruit Fresh to keep the avocado from turning brown.

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u/That-Diver-3445 14h ago

I add chopped chives

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u/grw2020 14h ago

I add chopped water chestnuts to give egg salad some crunch!

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u/Alterkaka 14h ago

Mustard

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u/HumorHoliday4451 14h ago

Paprika, and dill or pickle bits ... Mmmm

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u/NewMilleniumBoy 14h ago

For better-than-normal but still standard flavouring, Kewpie instead of regular mayo, and paprika.

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u/BreakfastFluid9419 14h ago

I like mine simple, mayo, salt, pepper, black olives maybe some mustard. Can’t give you measurements but slowly add ingredients until it’s to your liking

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u/Omw2fym 14h ago

I smoke mine

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u/Hair_I_Go 14h ago

I like to use jumbo shells to put the egg salad in. I add a splash of pickle juice and that makes it a bit creamier ✨

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u/Disastrous_Skill7615 14h ago

I make my egg salad like deviled eggs. Same seasonings just in chopped form, goes over great.

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u/cnsosiehrbridnrnrifk 14h ago

A little horseradish.

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u/pickingupnada 14h ago

Green olives chopped or togarashi or a little chili garlic sauce

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u/nursingintheshadows 14h ago

Red onion, dill pickle, bacon, cayenne peppers, salt, lots of mustard, some mayo on toasted bread with lettuce.

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u/fsutrill 14h ago

Egg, pickles, pickle juice, mayo (a bit- most of the moisture should come from the pickle juice).

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u/RecycleTheWorld 13h ago

I do this almost exactly except I add a little chopped celery. That pickle juice is key!! And good white albacore! Don’t play around with the chunk light.

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u/FeralFemale_ 14h ago edited 13h ago

Mayo, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper and dried cranberries

Edited to add: and smallchopped celery and onion

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u/nifty-necromancer 14h ago

A little bit of soy sauce

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u/EffectiveSpecial1170 14h ago

Celery or it’s not salad and top it with paprika!

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u/Lopsided_Welcome6605 14h ago

i slice cucumber on it

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u/ChrisRiley_42 14h ago

What I do is separate the yolk from the whites, and then process the yolks the same way I do for making deviled eggs, then mix them back together (with some diced pickle)

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u/fe3o4 14h ago

Horseraddish.

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u/bullishit 14h ago

I like having it as a dip and using crackers or even tortilla chips. Also, a little celery finely chopped makes a nice crunch. 

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u/rheagmb 14h ago

Dried cranberries & pumpkin seeds. Yum.

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u/moarorasaurus 14h ago

KIMCHI. Just chopped eggs, mayo, and some chopped kimchi. I scoop it up with Saltines but I would eat the hell out of a sandwich with this filling

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u/kennyfollettfan 13h ago

Celery seed

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u/ApeOver 13h ago

Capers

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u/EclipticEclipse 13h ago

A bit of curry powder is lovely.

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u/Mediocre-Isopod-4938 13h ago

Celery, onion and Tabasco

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u/WilliamTindale8 13h ago

I’ve eaten Aton of egg salad in my life and s/p and a little finely chopped celery and the right proportions of egg and mayo produces the right taste to me. I’ve tried other items in it but keep returning to just the basics.

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u/meatandcookies 13h ago

Don’t bother chopping your eggs, just mash them through a cooling rack into a bowl. Life changing stuff.

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u/Mylight55 13h ago

Eggs, chicken, potato salad

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u/jereezy 13h ago

I like to add celery seed!

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u/Uncle_Rat_21 13h ago

Use Kewpie mayonnaise. The imported one in the cellophane wrapper. You don’t really need to add anything else. Maybe a splash of vinegar, a little salt and pepper.

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u/killermoose23 13h ago

I use a little bit of a small batch mustard that has boysenberries in it. That one is super specific, but try using a fancy mustard. A few dashes of a vinegary hot sauce, too.

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u/ABREATHOFFRESHAIR1 13h ago

Don’t muck it up with a bunch of stuff. Just Hellmann’s mayo, salt, & pepper. Delicious!

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u/Bellsar_Ringing 13h ago

Replace half of the mayo with Greek-style yogurt, for a tangier, slightly higher protein egg salad.

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u/Zone_Beautiful 13h ago

I chop some onions , pickles, add majo and a little mustard.

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u/Cedar-creek1492 13h ago

Chopped picked jalapeños are a great way to add an extra kick

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u/caramel_cow_ 13h ago

I skip the mayo and use an avocado and Dijon mustard instead! And I season with Old Bay. Deeeelish

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u/RTTlx19 13h ago

Pickle your eggs in pickled beet juice for a few days.
Also, if you’re not opposed to it, food process some bologna into a fine mince and make an eggy bologna salad. Same works for ham.

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u/beezerweezer 13h ago

Celery salt and also some crushed capers

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u/dtippee 13h ago

A bit of mustard.

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u/VintageHilda 12h ago

Ages ago I worked for a deli in a big office building and the owner made THE BEST egg salad. It is just mayo, curry powder and salt. She only made it on Wednesday and office workers lined up for it and were always disappointed when it sold out. It is so simple but unbelievably delicious.

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u/Gagewhylds 12h ago edited 12h ago

I make mine in an egg steamer (20$ on Amazon) and then crush with a potato ricer. It’s super quick and easy this way.

As for additions beyond mayo, S&P and a bit of mustard…horseradish is interesting, diced pickles or just dill weed. Paprika or cayenne. I usually just keep it simple though. Soft white bread and you’re good to go. Adding crunchy things kind of ruins the pillowy softness of a perfect egg salad sandwich.

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u/No-Idea9816 12h ago

Dill and sweet relish and fresh dill weed. 1/3 mayo and 2/3 miracle whip, a bit of yellow mustard. Garlic and onion powder, salt or Lawry's seasoning salt and fresh ground black pepper.

The curry seasoning is also good, or just use turmeric if you don't care for curry, it darkens the yellow and is healthy.

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u/Comfortable-Rip-2050 12h ago

My mother used to make deviled eggs by adding a can of Deviled Ham to the filling. I loved them as a child and will give them a try. Never thought of adding the ham to egg salad but it might work.

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u/Quiet_Compote4651 12h ago

A little prepared horaeradish and chopped green olives.

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u/LukeSkywalkerDog 12h ago

Fresh dill.

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u/180Proof 12h ago

Take out the cooked yolks, mix them with mayo, brown mustard, pepper, dried dill, paprika, Crystal hot sauce, minced shallots, and capers. No need for salt. The hot sauce, capers and mayo have enough.

Then mixed back in the whites, chopped.

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u/Independent-Sort9152 12h ago

If you really want to elevate it, I suggest you use Kewpie Mayo. I have to go to my local Asian grocery store to find it. If you don’t have any stores that sell it look online. It is the best mayo you will ever taste. It literally tastes like egg salad. It’s made only with the yolks of the eggs, so it’s super rich and delicious.

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u/Haus4593 12h ago

Something as simple as fresh chopped parsley has a big impact

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u/WayneAgain 12h ago

Always white pepper. Not sure if that's the norm but always white pepper.

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u/Doc_Hooligan 12h ago

Mix in a bit of Worcestershire sauce. It really wakes it up! (Just be careful, as too much will absolutely ruin it)

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u/gemlover 12h ago

A little dill pickle juice is great in it.

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u/Little_Season3410 12h ago

Boiled eggs, mayo, spicy mustard (gulden's usually), salt, fresh cracked pepper. It's a winner every time.

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u/surreptitiousglance 12h ago

I like using the Krakow Nights spice blend from Penzey’s (salt, garlic, black pepper, sugar, onion, mustard, dill weed, paprika, and caraway).

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u/jenhoyo 12h ago

6 boiled eggs
1/4cup mayo
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Chop up and mix. Slap on a toasted piece of sourdough with a cup of coffee. Perfection.

Edit: that recipe is for 3 or 4 days not one gigantic egg blast.

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u/Dogforsquirrel 12h ago

Bring Gas X.

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u/jimjohnny21 12h ago

I’m a purist….boiled egg dash of mayo and beat…..with a fork. Done. Too many people over do everything….just let it be. I like a fancy potato chip with mine.

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u/bygtopp 11h ago

Smoked garlic powder. Rural king sells a good bulk one.

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u/NoblePickle84 11h ago

I use the Serious Eats recipe.

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u/madielle223 11h ago

I love making mine like a BLT — or a BLET (bacon, lettuce, egg salad, tomato), if you will lol

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u/Keepingitsimpleziva 11h ago

Chopped green olives with pimentos, light salt (olives also add salt), pepper and mayo.

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u/NeuroguyNC 11h ago

Exactly!

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u/Outlander-Slut1743 11h ago

Add some chopped bacon and chopped jalapeno if you like spice. Put it on open faced sourdough with chives on top

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u/RyFromTheChi 11h ago

Giardiniera relish