Egg is the top-ranked Flaxseed substitute for Salad, chosen for how well it preserves Salad's structure, moisture, and flavor. 1 options are ranked on this page by Salad-specific applicability.
Flaxseed plays a specific role in Salad — structure, rise, moisture, or flavor — and substitutes that miss the role relevant to Salad rank lower here than they might elsewhere. The list above is tuned to Salad, not to generic baking or cooking.
Start with the listed ratio but watch for Salad-specific warnings below each card — some subs need a moisture tweak, heat adjustment, or companion ingredient to work in Salad. Taste a small batch before committing.