Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

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Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: ~20 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

For the egg salad:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (adjust for creaminess)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp celery, finely chopped (optional, for crunch)
  • ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: a dash of paprika or hot sauce for extra flavor

For assembling:

  • 8 slices bread (white, wheat, sourdough, or brioche)
  • 2 tbsp softened butter (optional, for toasting)
  • Lettuce leaves, romaine or butter lettuce
  • Optional toppings: tomato slices, avocado, or cucumber

🔥 Instructions

1. Boil the eggs

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water (1 inch above the eggs).
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
  4. Transfer eggs immediately to an ice water bath for 5 minutes to cool.
  5. Peel and chop eggs into small pieces.

2. Make the egg salad

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, chives (or green onions), and celery if using.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or hot sauce.
  3. Mix gently until creamy but still chunky — adjust mayo or mustard to taste.

3. Assemble the sandwiches

  1. Lightly toast or butter the bread slices (optional for extra flavor).
  2. Add lettuce to the bottom slice to prevent sogginess.
  3. Spoon the egg salad mixturegenerously onto the bread.
  4. Add your preferred toppings (tomato, avocado, etc.) and top with another slice of bread.
  5. Cut in half and serve immediately.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with chips, pickles, or a simple green salad.
  • Make it low-carb by serving in lettuce wraps or on whole-grain crackers.
  • Great for meal prep — refrigerate the egg salad up to 3 days in an airtight container.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add 1 tsp sweet relish or diced dill pickle for a tangy twist.
  • Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter version.
  • Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsleyfor extra flavor.
  • For extra protein, add some crumbled bacon or a slice of cheese to your sandwich.

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