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Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Feb 21, 2024

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This classic southern egg salad delivers serious farm-style deliciousness!  Loaded with chopped celery, green onions, sweet relish and pimentos, this delicious recipe has what it takes to satisfy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!  Make an egg salad sandwich, have it on a bed of lettuce, on toast or with crackers.

If you love egg salad, you’ll also love my Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad & Homestyle Deviled Egg recipes.

Ultimate egg salad with sweet pickle relish, pimentos, green onions and celery on a croissant as an egg salad sandwich.


It’s no surprise that a good southern egg salad recipe is a classic.  But this Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad?  Well, it’s hands down THE BEST in the history of egg salads. 

Light and fluffy, not too much mayo, but still creamy, vibrant with flavor and crunch, … this easy egg salad recipe tastes delicious, perfect for baby showers, wedding showers, all sorts of spring and summer parties… ultimately a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!

And if you love deviled eggs, then this is absolutely the thing to satisfy all your stuffed egg cravings.

I love making a batch on a Friday to prepare for the weekend.  It’s perfect to have on hand with everyone coming and going.  No matter when they stop to eat or get hungry for something extra, this versatile salad is there, ready to go!

Ways to Serve This Ultimate Egg Salad

  • For breakfast on toast
  • For lunch in lettuce wraps, in a veggie or tortilla wrap, on a sandwich with wheat bread or white bread or stuffed in a fresh tomato or avocado
  • For snack with crackers or veggie sticks
  • For dinner on a croissant with soup 

This recipe is also a great way to give new life to Easter leftovers, along with Southern Chopped Ham Salad and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing.

Recipe Ingredients & Overview

Ingredients for Ultimate Egg Salad including hard boiled eggs, green onion, sweet relish, pimentos and celery.

I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in these next sections along with helpful tips!

Look for specifics at the end of the post in the recipe card.

  • hard boiled eggs
  • green onions
  • celery
  • pimentos
  • sweet pickle relish (In my opinion, dill relish does not pack the same flavor punch.)
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard (Yellow mustard can be substituted.)
  • salt & coarse ground pepper
A bowl of southern egg salad to serve for lunch or on sandwiches.

How to Make The Best Egg Salad

Properly boil the eggs. Boil eggs 9-10 minutes (see boil times below). Cool in ice bath for 10 minutes before peeling. Peel and coarsely chop the eggs.

Mix & Serve. Add eggs and rest of ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Gently stir the mixture so that you don’t break down the eggs too much. Serve!

How to Boil Eggs (& Peel Them The Easy Way)

  • Boil time for eggs is super important.  I still boil mine the old fashioned way- on the stove top in a large pot over medium high heat. 
  • For soft boiled eggs: 4-5 minutes; Medium 6-7;  Hard 8-12.  I personally hard boil my eggs at a rolling boil for about 9-10 minutes.  The yolks are nice and fluffy but still deliciously creamy. And no gray edges on the egg yolks which means they are over cooked!
  • After boiling, remove eggs from the stove top.  Drain the hot water and cover with ice.  Add about a half inch of cold water and let the eggs sit in the ice water bath for about 10 minutes. 
  • Drain the ice water and peel your eggs.  The eggs shells should slide right off!
An overhead view of an egg salad sandwich on a croissant as a serving sandwich.

Extra Tips for Making the Best Egg Salad

  • Your egg salad will only be as good as your eggs, so make sure to use fresh eggs and watch the boil time closely.
  • To create a balanced recipe, it is important to keep the salad components roughly the same size. To do this, I dice my celery instead of slicing it.
  • To maintain a good texture, I use a pastry cutter to chop my eggs. It’s the perfect tool to work quickly without chopping the eggs too finely which can result in a soggy salad.

What I Use To Make & Serve This Egg Salad

Having this right tools makes any job easier. Below are some of the items I use to make and serve this Southern classic.

What you need to make quick & easy egg salad
  1. Wooden Party Platter
  2. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  3. White Serving Bowls
  4. Pastry Cutter
  5. Magnetic Kitchen Timer
  6. Stonewashed Linen Napkins
A bowl of egg salad with an egg salad sandwich as a serving suggestion.

How Long Does Egg Salad Last

Stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, egg salad can last 3-5 days. You may have to stir the salad each day before serving. If you are serving egg salad or egg salad sandwiches at a party, egg salad should not sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Other Classic Salad Recipes You Can Make Sandwiches With

  • Tasty Lemon Chicken Salad
  • Tuna Salad with Apples, Celery & Pecans
  • Southern Shrimp Salad Roll with Lemon Dill Mayo
  • The Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
  • Southern Chopped Ham Salad
Egg Salad on a croissant

Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad

Easy, delicious, this classic Southern style egg salad is loaded with pickle relish, pimentos, celery and green onion.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Recipe, eggs
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 12 large boiled eggs
  • ⅓ cup finely diced celery
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onion
  • ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, +1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Boil eggs 10-12 minutes for hard boiled eggs. Cool in ice bath before peeling. Peel and coarsely chop eggs. Add eggs and rest of ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix gently until mixed well.
  • Serve on a croissant, with crackers, or on bed of lettuce.

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Notes

  • Your egg salad will only be as good as your eggs, so make sure to use fresh eggs and watch the boil time closely.
  • To create a balanced recipe, it is important to keep the salad components roughly the same size. To do this, I dice my celery instead of slicing it.
  • To maintain a good texture, I use a pastry cutter to chop my eggs. It’s the perfect tool to work quickly without chopping the eggs too finely which can result in a soggy salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 408mg | Sugar: 6g
Egg Salad on a croissant
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  1. Avatar photomama Brooks

    March 5, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I love egg salad! My sweet mama used to always make a big bowl of egg salad, pasta salad, tuna salad and homemade pimento cheese to take camping. They were all easy to eat and ready when hungry kids came calling! I can’t wait to try this version soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 6, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Yes!! Perfect for camping, trips to the beach or lake… Love it! And your mom is a fantastic cook. I can’t wait to hear about when you make this!

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoPauline

    June 5, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    The best egg salad! Delicious

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      June 9, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hi, Pauline! Thanks so much! I am just tickled that you like this recipe. I LOVE really good egg salad!

      Reply
    • Avatar photoScott

      October 5, 2020 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      So good! Made it just as it’s shown. So good!!!

      Reply
      • Stacey Pirtlestacey

        October 7, 2020 at 8:59 am

        Hi, Scott! That is awesome! I am so glad that you like this as much as I do!

        Reply
        • Avatar photoTrisha

          August 7, 2021 at 2:33 pm

          5 stars
          The BEST I have ever ate. TU for sharing.

          Reply
          • Stacey Pirtlestacey

            August 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm

            Hi, Trisha! Thanks so much! You made my day. I am just tickled that you loved this egg salad as much as I do!

  3. Avatar photoCarrie Limon

    July 24, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    HI! Not a fan of sweet relish 🙁 What are your thoughts on Dill relish with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      July 24, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      Hi, Carrie! I am not a fan of dill and eggs, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t like it. If you like dill better, I would try it that way and see how it turns out! Maybe half the recipe while you experiment.

      Reply
      • Avatar photoKathy

        February 5, 2024 at 5:32 pm

        4 stars
        I tried with dill relish it was kinda bland I didn’t have the sweet on hand. We weren’t crazy about the celery in it. Over all it was good. I kept going back for a spoonful each time. I’ll make it again.

        Reply
        • Stacey PirtleStacey

          February 14, 2024 at 1:47 pm

          Hi, Kathy! The dill doesn’t pack the same flavor punch as the sweet. I’m sorry you didn’t get to experience the recipe as it was created before you rated it, but I’m glad it did keep you coming back for more!

          Reply
    • Avatar photoJD

      January 27, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      . I’m going to try this with FAMOUS DAVE’S SPICY PICKLE RELISH. I bet this recipe will pop. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey Pirtlestacey

        January 28, 2022 at 10:38 am

        Hi, JD! Sounds delish! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out!

        Reply
  4. Avatar photoAlycia

    September 14, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a party for my mothers card group everyone loved it it was phenomenal. Made small tea sandwiches out of it and my father ate the rest of it the next day

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      September 15, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Hi, Alycia! I am so tickled to hear this! This egg salad recipe is a favorite, and it just made my day to know that everyone enjoyed it.

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoHailey Steinmetz

    February 18, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! Really enjoyed this while being snowed in. A feel good recipe for lunch & dinner ♥️

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      February 20, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Hi, Hailey! I had this for lunch during our “snow week” too! Great minds think alike. Thank you for loving this recipe.

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoMary

    March 30, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    I made the egg salad tonight for dinner , it’s delicious!! I like your idea of making it on Friday and having it to eat all weekend. Thanks a million

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 31, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Hi, Mary! You are so welcome! I am just tickled that you love this egg salad. It’s a staple at our house for easy weekend eats!

      Reply
  7. Avatar photoBet

    January 17, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      January 18, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Thank You, Bet! I agree!

      Reply
      • Avatar photoKshav6

        May 15, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        5 stars
        Was delicious! DH loved it too.

        Reply
        • Stacey Pirtlestacey

          May 18, 2022 at 3:44 pm

          I am just tickled you made this egg salad and enjoyed it! It is such a good lunch, light dinner or weekend recipe. It’s a regular at my house, for sure!

          Reply
  8. Avatar photoIan McCallum

    July 17, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    lovely! really fresh and crispy with a touch of sweetness and a wee nip from the pepper. My daughter also thinks i’m the new Gordon Ramsey which aint bad!! Many thanks for posting this. Ian

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      July 20, 2023 at 6:17 pm

      Hi, Ian! This is awesome! Thank you so much. Truly makes my day!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoKelly Richardville

    August 10, 2023 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    Love this

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      August 26, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! ❤️

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoKelly SANDIFORD

    September 8, 2023 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    This recipe for Egg Salad looks scrumptious 😋
    I will be making this today!😊

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      September 8, 2023 at 9:26 am

      Hi, Kelly! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to hear about it!

      Reply
  11. Avatar photoEllen Leeper

    November 13, 2023 at 8:17 pm

    Very good, but .. mom taught me follow recipe first time, suit myself after that. I changed sweet relish to dill and left out dijon. Perfect!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 14, 2023 at 11:17 am

      Your mom is a smart lady! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  12. Avatar photoJeannie burdine

    November 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    it was very easy to make and it was good

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 17, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      Hi, Jeannie! I am so glad you enjoyed this egg salad! It’s a favorite around here!

      Reply
  13. Avatar photoTim

    May 9, 2024 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely the best egg salad I have ever made or had.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      May 14, 2024 at 5:25 pm

      Hi, Tim! This made my day! Thank you so very much.

      Reply
      • Avatar photoTim

        May 14, 2024 at 5:40 pm

        5 stars
        It was an honest comment. It really was the best. I used fresh farm eggs and purchased the ingredients today to make it again. Thanks for the recipe.

        Reply
  14. Avatar photoLucy

    August 10, 2024 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely the best egg salad I’ve made to date. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      August 29, 2024 at 11:35 pm

      Hi, Lucy! Yay!! Thank you so much! You’ve made my day!

      Reply

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