Top 6+ egg salad recipes, including classic and vegan
Egg salad is popular in many kitchens. The mixture of hard-cooked eggs, a creamy dressing, perhaps some finely chopped vegetables and/or herbs, and one’s seasonings of choice is filled with nostalgia. Here are recipes for classic versions of egg salad, along with a few twists to showcase the range of what the dish can be. And for those of you who don’t eat eggs — or are trying to avoid them because of record-high prices — we’ve included some vegan alternatives that channel the original.
1. Seattle Egg Salad
Above. Yogurt, fresh herbs and finely chopped smoked salmon star in this egg salad recipe from the Pacific Northwest. Get the recipe.
2. Vegan ‘Egg’ Salad
Crumbled tofu, mashed chickpeas, chopped rice noodles and kala namak (black salt) give this vegan alternative textures and flavors reminiscent of the original. Get the recipe.
3. Classic Egg Salad
6 egg salad recipes, including classic and vegan
This classic mayo-based version includes diced celery, grainy mustard, your choice of fresh herbs, lemon juice and a dash each of Worcestershire and hot sauces. Get the recipe.
4. Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Creamy avocado stands in for mayonnaise in this plant-based take with chickpeas, curry powder, red onion, pickles and parsley. Get the recipe.
5. Dill and Pickle Egg Salad Sandwich
For the mayo-averse, this egg salad relies on a creamy vinaigrette made of olive oil, pickle brine, vinegar, mustard and honey to bind it together. Fresh dill and chopped pickles add plenty of punch. Get the recipe.
6. ‘Eggy’ Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Kala namak (black salt) is a cornerstone of South Asian cooking, and it gives this vegan chickpea salad a distinctly eggy perfume. Get the recipe.
