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Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. - This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 
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Old Fashioned Egg Salad - A Boiled Egg Salad Recipe

Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boiled egg salad recipe, classic egg salad, egg salad no mustard, egg salad without mustard, old fashioned egg salad, simple egg salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons onion, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chives, optional
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Hard boil eggs following your favorite method.
    Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. - This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 
  • Peel and roughly chop hard boiled eggs.
    Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. - This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 
  • Mix chopped eggs, mayonnaise, onions, and chives. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
    Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. - This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 
  • Serve as an egg salad sandwich or with crackers.
    Old Fashioned Egg Salad is a classic recipe with just hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper, plus fresh chives if possible. - This Boiled Egg Salad recipe is as simple as can be, yet hits the spot any day of the week. 

Notes

  • Yes, that's correct, there's no mustard in this egg salad recipe.  
  • Minced onion and fresh chives are optional ingredients, yet highly recommended. 
  • I really like cooking the eggs ahead of time, and storing in the refrigerator for a really quick egg salad.
  • Use your favorite method for hard cooking eggs. I start with mine in cold water, uncovered on the stove. Once they start boiling, I remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 12 minutes.  Rinse in cold water to cool. 
  • To lighten it up, try using reduced fat or fat free mayonnaise. 
  • Miracle Whip is a suitable alterative to mayonnaise, if needed. 
  • Eat with lettuce on bread or a croissant, or it tastes just as good on your favorite type of cracker. 
  • Have more eggs to use up? Try Grandma's Deviled Eggs. 
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg