Egg Salad with Pickles

If you’re not already obsessed with egg salad, then this recipe for Egg Salad with Pickle will make an enthusiast out of you.

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Traditionally growing up, whenever there was a need to feed a large gathering of family and friends you could find some version of the humble egg salad. It was a staple and for good reason! Egg salad was a quick and simple protein-packed meal that could be made easily and was always appreciated by a crowd!

As I venture into daily life I find it hard to stay healthy on a time crunch. I’ve found egg salad, though traditionally served for large gatherings, is actually perfect to serve at home! After re-discovering this versatile dish I got to work creating a recipe!

I taste-tested and perfected this recipe for egg salad with pickles and it was quick to become a go-to meal! It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor and rich in protein, helping me hit those macro goals. The pickles add a salty, tangy and crispy element that satisfies my palate, but I like to switch it up with different pickles. You can go for sweet, spicy, tangy, crunchy… whatever you’re feeling that day, this recipe will accommodate. You can make this recipe quick and easy by relying on all store-bought OR take your time to experiment with making the elements such as your own Homemade Mayonnaise, or subbing pickles for homemade Pickled Zucchini!

Is Egg Salad with Pickles Healthy?

When it comes to healthy eating you might not think egg salad, but the truth is that egg salad is a powerhouse of protein and healthy fats. The addition of pickles helps to satisfy those salty and crunchy cravings. And because this dish satisfies both emotional and physical needs, it is sure to be a winner in helping you stay full and energized!

If your goal is to add more vegetables into your diet you can pair this egg salad with pickles with a leafy green salad. You can also add in chopped vegetables like cucumbers, peppers, or carrots.

What’s the easiest way to make Hard-boiled eggs?

You can take the traditional route of boiling eggs in water as the recipe entails, but another method of making hard-boiled eggs is baking them in the oven! I’ve found both methods to be easy and effective, but I prefer baking in the oven since the eggs don’t crack as easily.

INGREDIENTS

8 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil

Cook and cool eggs.

Mix

Combine eggs with pickles and dressing ingredients.

Season

Adjust flavors and serve.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

Once you’ve made your hard-boiled eggs, let them cool in cold water before storing in your fridge. You can store hard-boiled eggs for a few days, but it is better to use them fresh. You can also make the complete egg salad in a large batch for meal prepping, but make sure to keep it refrigerated and eat within 3 days.

Substituting Mayo…

If you want to sub out the mayonnaise you can use Greek yogurt or Smashed Avocado instead! Just note if you use avocado you will want to eat it immediately as avocado will oxidize, causing it to turn brown and lose its flavor.

Ramping Up Those Flavors!

The pickles are a great way to add flavor, and you can swap the dill pickles for spicy or sweet pickles if you’d prefer. You can also experiment with adding ingredients like garlic and onion to add umami flavor or cayenne and extra black pepper for spice.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this egg salad with pickles in lettuce wraps or simply on its own and enjoy a quick and satisfying meal. Serving on fresh bread or with these Flax Seed Crackers would make another great option, as would these Homemade Ritz Crackers, too. Eat it on the go, at home, or serve it to a big crowd, this egg salad with pickles is sure to quickly become a favorite!