Name: 5-Minute Egg Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Serving
Cuisine: American

February 16, 2026

This egg salad without mayo is delightfully creamy, fresh, and ready in just 5 minutes. The combination of sour cream, mustard, chopped hard‑boiled eggs, and crunchy celery makes it flavorful and light. Serve it on bread, with fresh greens, or in a quick egg salad sandwich for an easy, satisfying meal.

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5-Minute Egg Salad

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Wash the celery and dice it finely. Peel the eggs, halve them, scoop out the yolks and put them in a bowl. Cut the egg whites into small cubes.

Add the sour cream and mustard to the egg yolk and mash with a fork to form a creamy dip. Stir in the egg white and diced celery, season the salad with salt and pepper, and stir in the parsley.

Serve egg salad with side dishes of your choice or on toasted bread with fresh arugula or salad.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Egg Boiling Perfection 🥚
For the perfect hard-boiled eggs, start eggs in cold water and add a splash of vinegar to prevent cracking and make peeling easier.
Texture Magic 🥄
Chop eggs while still slightly warm for a creamier consistency, and use a fork or pastry cutter for uniform, soft-textured pieces.
Flavor Layering Technique 🌿
Finely dice celery and chop parsley just before adding to maximize crunch and preserve fresh herb aromatics in the egg salad.
Creamy Balance Hack 🥄
Whisk sour cream and mustard together first to create a smooth base that evenly coats the eggs and prevents clumping.
Make-Ahead Pro Tip 🕒
For best flavor, prepare egg salad at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.