This creamy Polish egg salad (pasta jajeczna) is tangy, savory, and packed with classic deli-style flavor. Made with hard-boiled eggs, chopped dill pickles, fresh dill, and a simple creamy dressing, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or an easy high-protein lunch.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Authentic Polish recipe - Perfect on a piece of sourdough bread
- Classic, creamy flavor – Tangy dill pickles and fresh dill give this egg salad that familiar deli-style taste.
- Easy and quick – Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Perfect for lunch – Great for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or meal prep.
- High in protein – A satisfying option that keeps you full.
- Customizable – Includes optional add-ins if you want to switch things up without losing the classic flavor.
If you're an egg lover, try my healthy deviled eggs, too!
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Polish dill pickle egg salad
Say hello to your new favorite egg salad - creamy, tangy and made with zesty dill pickles! like my Cottage Cheese Egg Salad and Avocado Egg Salad — this one is also easy, creamy and high-protein. Perfect for lunch in a wrap, sandwich or on a bed of lettuce.
My version of egg salad is inspired by the way egg salad is often made in Poland, where sour dill pickles are used generously for extra bite - similar to the pickles used in my Polish pickle soup. I also include a small optional twist that adds richness and makes this egg salad especially satisfying—without overpowering the classic flavor.
I also love my Polish sardine salad for another cold protein salad idea!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Eggs - Hard boiled and cooled. I like eggs from Vital Farms
- Dill pickles - diced small - use your favorite brand
- Mayonnaise - My choice is Polish Winary mayonnaise, but you can use any mayo you like
- Dijon mustard - Yellow or brown mustard can also used
- Greek yogurt - You can also use sour cream or Blended Cottage Cheese.
- Cheddar cheese (optional) - adds richness to the salad
- Salt & Black pepper - to taste
- Green onion & Fresh Dill - to add some freshness to the salad
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then take the eggs out and place in a bowl of icy cold water to cool.
- Step 2: Peel and dice the eggs.
- Step 3: Combine diced eggs with the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Step 4: Stir with a rubber spatula or spoon.
Tip:
To make sure your salad has the best texture, make sure to drain the diced pickles before adding them to the salad (I use a small sieve). Don't cut your eggs too small and be careful when mixing the salad not to turn it into mush.
Storing tips
Egg salad typically lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge when properly stored in an airtight container. Great for meal-prep throughout the week.
Try to use a container that is just big enough to hold the egg salad without too much extra room for air. Or place a small piece of plastic directly on top of the egg salad and press lightly before covering with the lid.
How to Serve Polish Egg Salad
- In a classic egg salad sandwich - I love it on multigrain bread but it’s also great in little party sandwiches (on crustless white bread, cut into triangles).
- Use it as a delicious snack spread for crackers or toast points.
- As a high-protein topping added to a green salad.
- In a wrap. For a great low carb option, serve this egg salad in lettuce wraps.
If serving this egg salad in a wrap or a sandwich, I highly recommend trying it alongside a bowl of Ground Chicken and Veggie Soup or Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup.
More Tips & Tricks
- Transfer the eggs immediately from the pot to the ice water
- Make sure to drain any excess pickle juice from the pickles before adding them to prevent the salad from getting watery.
- Use good quality mayo.
- If you like creamier egg salad texture, feel free to increase Greek yogurt amount to 2 tablespoons or add a bit more mayo.
- If you have a Polish or European deli near you, try this salad with naturally fermented sour dill pickles (no vinegar in the ingredients' list - only cucumbers, water, salt and spices)
- You can add finely diced veggies, such as carrots, bell peppers and celery for extra crunch
- Add another teaspoon of more fresh herbs, if you like - chives & parsley work great!
- Use an egg slicer or grated wire rack to easily chop the eggs and cut down on prep time
Recipe FAQs
I wouldn’t skip it completely but if you want to cut down calories, you can swap half of it with Greek yogurt, sour cream or blended cottage cheese.
If you like a more pronounced onion flavor, feel free to swap green onion for finely chopped red onion, white onion or shallot.
No, freezing egg salad is not recommended.
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Recipe
Polish Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup dill pickles diced small
- 3 tablespoon mayo
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for extra flavor
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 green onion sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Boil the eggs. Bring water to boil in a pot, then gently drop the four eggs in the boiling water. Set timer to 10 minutes, then take the eggs out immediately and place in a bowl of icy cold water to cool.
- While the eggs are boiling, chop the pickles, dill and green onion.
- Once the eggs are cooled, peel and dice them.
- Place diced eggs, pickles, dill, green onions, cheddar cheese (if using), mayo, yogurt, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Mix with a spoon or a rubber spatula until combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. For a creamier salad, add an additional tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Hi, I'm Agnieszka. I'm a mom of three and recipe developer, writer and photographer behind Wholly Tasteful. I love creating comforting, delicious, family-friendly recipes that you can feel good about.
Mark says
Great way to use leftover Easter eggs!
Audrey says
This turned out so good and was much easier than I expected!
Nicole Kendrick says
This is such a classic! I love egg salad at summer parties. This is so good!
Paula says
I am so invested in the pickle craze, and this egg salad recipe was a GREAT addition! Tasted amazing!
Leslie says
I love this recipe! The fun flavors and crunch of the pickles is just perfection!
Bogusia says
Delicious, quick and easy!