Creamy Egg Salad with Pickles

A creamy egg salad with pickles recipe you'll love whether you serve it as an egg salad sandwich or over a bed of lettuce. I've been obsessed with this easy egg salad since I've been eating more protein and low carb meals. It's a flavorful twist on classic egg salad with crunchy celery, tangy pickles, and plenty of creamy texture.

 

Give me a choice of lunchtime sandwiches, and a creamy egg salad sandwich will win over lunch meat every time. You might be wondering what's so special about adding pickles to egg salad, but they really are the secret ingredient, especially with a splash of pickle juice. The pickles and celery add crunch, while the acidity brightens the flavor of the entire dish.

We recently created an easy homemade egg salad with pickles and took it to a family lunch along with our cranberry pecan chicken salad ~ both were definitely a hit! e served them in bowls with rolls and arugula on the side, so everyone could make a sandwich or enjoy the egg salad as a low carb lunch. The creamy texture and tangy, crunchy mix of flavors were especially good together.

Why You'll Love Low Carb Egg Salad

• It's super simple! If you already have cooked eggs, the whole recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes.
• Making egg salad with pickles adds an acidic touch that brings out an incredible flavor that otherwise honestly is missing from boring egg salad sandwiches.
• Not only is this a low carb egg salad recipe, but it's keto friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free too.
• It's easy to customize! Feel free to mix in chopped bacon, caper, or other fresh herbs.

Ingredient list

• boiled eggs - the star of the show, of course! We used large eggs.
• mayonnaise -use a good-quality mayo since it makes up much of the creamy base. We prefer a sugar-free brand to keep the egg salad low carb, but any favorite mayonnaise works.
• Dijon mustard - stoneground mustard or yellow mustard work too
• dill pickles - chopped dill pickles add crunch and tangy flavor. Pickle relish can be used instead.
• chopped celery - adds fresh crunch and helps give this egg salad with pickles and celery its signature texture.
• red onion
• fresh dill - other fresh herb options are chopped parsley, cilantro, rosemary, or basil.
• pickle juice - gives the creamy egg salad its creaminess!
• seasoning - garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste

** Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact quantities **

Variations

Swap some mayo for avocado - Mashed avocado can replace part or all of the mayonnaise for a creamy variation with a richer flavor. It's similar to our egg and avocado salad and works especially well if you want a mayo-free option.

Use Greek yogurt - Replace part of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt to lighten up the dressing and add a little extra protein. We don't recommend a full 1:1 swap since Greek yogurt is tangier and less rich than mayonnaise.

How to Make Low Carb Egg Salad

Cook the Eggs

If you already have hard-boiled eggs in the fridge or bought pre-cooked eggs at the grocery store, you can skip this step. Otherwise, here are three easy ways to cook them:

• Instant Pot eggs - our favorite method for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs.
• Air fryer eggs - a simple hands-off method that doesn't require boiling water.
• Stovetop boiled eggs - place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with about 1 inch of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 12 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking.

Assemble the Salad

1. Chop the cooled hard-boiled eggs as finely or as chunky as you like and add them to a medium bowl.
2. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill pickles, pickle juice, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper, then gently stir until combined.
3. Serve the egg salad over lettuce for a low carb meal or use it to make egg salad sandwiches. Enjoy!

Recipe notes

• We use 2 tablespoons of chopped dill pickles, but feel free to add more for extra pickle flavor and crunch. You can also reduce the celery or red onion and replace it with additional pickles.
• The pickle juice is optional, but we highly recommend it. A small splash adds acidity and brightens the flavor of the creamy egg salad.
• This egg salad with pickles recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group without adding much extra prep time.

Common Questions

What kind of pickles are best for egg salad?

Dill pickles work especially well in egg salad because their tangy flavor balances the creamy dressing. You can also use dill pickle relish, but avoid sweet relish if you want to keep the recipe lower in sugar and carbs.

Is egg salad good for weight loss?

Egg salad can fit into a weight-loss diet because eggs provide protein and can be very filling. Since mayonnaise is calorie-dense, portion size matters, and replacing some of the mayo with Greek yogurt is an easy way to lighten it up while adding extra protein, or you can use a low calorie mayo instead.

Is this egg salad keto?

Yes. This egg salad is naturally low in carbs and made with keto-friendly ingredients such as eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickles, celery, and mustard. Just be sure to use a mayonnaise and pickles without added sugar if you're following a strict keto diet.

Is egg salad good for a low carb diet?

Yes. Egg salad can be a great low carb meal since eggs and mayonnaise are naturally very low in carbohydrates. Serve it over lettuce, in lettuce wraps, or with sliced vegetables instead of bread to keep the meal low carb.

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