Place peeled eggs into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer and mash with a fork or using the paddle attachment of your stand mixer. Add mayonnaise and mix together until well-combined and eggs are light and fluffy. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
How to Store Egg Salad
Place egg salad in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Optional Mix-In Ideas
Once you have the classic egg salad recipe mastered, you may want to include a few optional mix-ins.
Dill - a few sprigs of fresh dill add so much color and flavor.
Chives - snip a few pieces of chive and stir into your egg salad
Mustard - stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for a creamier recipe with a bit of tang.
Horseradish - stir in prepared horseradish to taste for a spicy egg salad.
Bacon - cooked, diced bacon makes a great addition