Who doesn’t love a classic egg salad sandwich? An egg salad sandwich is simple, full of great flavor, and a quick recipe to whip up for lunch. This egg salad sandwich is creamy and perfectly seasoned with Dijon mustard and fresh herbs!
When it comes to lunch, I love a healthy and quick meal. Although, who doesn’t love those two things for every meal?! I am also a sucker for a good meal prep. Our weeks can easily become so busy. When unexpected things pop up it is so nice to have food prepared in the fridge.
Egg salad is one of those meals that is so simple yet so satisfying and easy. I remember growing up, my mom and grandmother would always have a big bowl of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge ready to grab. Eggs are one of those snacks that are healthy, high in protein, and easy to prep and grab on the go.
So, if those are the benefits of eggs, why not enjoy a classic egg salad sandwich. Now, to be fully honest, egg salad sandwiches have not always been my favorite. Maybe it was a texture thing. Although, when made right, an egg salad sandwich is full of flavor. The salad is creamy and full of flavor from Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and spices. When put in between two slices of bread, you have a yummy and satisfying meal!
Now, let’s make a simple egg salad sandwich together. Don’t forget to save this recipe so you can come back to it again!
Why You Will Love This Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Simple – What’s better than a simple meal? This egg salad sandwich recipe has no difficult steps, is easy to follow, and a simple one to make.
Quick – This is one of those recipes that you don’t need much time for. Within 20 minutes you will have a delicious meal!
Healthy – Having a healthy meal, especially for lunch, will help you to stay fresh for the rest of your day! It will leave you full and satisfied.
Meal prep friendly – There are a couple way to meal prep this egg salad. You can make a big batch of hard-boiled eggs at the beginning of the week to grab and make the salad. You can also meal prep the salad as whole and store it in airtight containers in the fridge. Keep in mind that the egg salad is at its freshest for up to 3 days.
Tips to Make the Best Hard Boiled Eggs
Room Temperature Eggs – To avoid having eggs that are hard to peel, set out your eggs the day before or morning off boiling them. Allowing them to get to room temperature before boiling will help with having a clean peel.
Boiling the Eggs – I find that a 10-minute egg is perfect for this recipe. Check out this guide to hard boiling eggs by Feel Good Foodie.
Ice Bath – After boiling the eggs, having an ice bath ready to dunk them into will also help peeling be easier!
Best Bread to Use for an Egg Salad Sandwich
Sourdough – A gut friendly and tasty bread choice for any sandwich! Sourdough has a slight chewiness to it and toasts great. It also has a sturdiness to it so it won’t get soggy.
Pumpernickel – Pumpernickel bread has a dense texture which makes it a great pairing for the creamy egg salad.
Rye – Rye bread has a distinct flavor to it, but it is a tasty one! Its texture is similar to sourdough and pumpernickel in that it has a slight chewiness and denseness.
White – Sometimes not straying from the classic is the best thing you can do. You can never go wrong with white bread.
What to Add into An Egg Salad Sandwich
There are a few things you can add into an egg salad sandwich to make it even better than it already is!
- Lettuce – Lettuce gives the sandwich a nice crunch and freshness.
- Tomato – A juicy tomato elevates any kind of sandwich out there.
- Chips – Adding chips into an egg salad sandwich will give it a crunch and saltiness.
- Pickles – Pickles also add a crunch to the sandwich as well as a dill taste. Which, fresh dill in this sandwich would be so tasty!
- Arugula – Arugula has a slight nutty taste and zing. This would be a nice contrast to the creaminess of the classic egg salad.
- Shredded Cabbage – To add a freshness and slight crunch to the salad, thinly sliced cabbage will do the trick!
Ingredients
Hard Boiled Eggs – The main ingredient and necessity in this recipe. Reading this article from Feel Good Foodie will help you get the perfect hard-boiled egg!
Mayonnaise – Another necessity in this recipe. Mayo gives the egg salad a creaminess.
Dijon Mustard – Mustard helps with creaminess but even more so brings out flavor in the egg salad.
Parsley – Parsley adds a fresh taste to the egg salad.
Lemon Juice – Just a bit to keep this egg salad fresh and full of color!
Celery – Finely chopped celery adds a refreshing crunch to the egg salad.
Onion – Whether it is red onion or white onion, having chopped onion in it is a must.
Salt & Pepper – To bring out the flavor!
How to Make an Egg Salad Sandwich Step-by-Step
To start, hard boil the eggs, for 10 minutes, and dunk them in an ice bath to make for easy peeling.
Once eggs are peeled, chop them up and place them in a small mixing bowl.
Prep the other ingredients by finely chopping up the onion and celery.
To the peeled and chopped eggs, add in the chopped onion and celery. As well as the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Give everything a good mix until you have a creamy egg salad.
Place between two slices of bread of choice and enjoy!
Egg Salad Sandwich
Who doesn't love a good old classic egg salad sandwich? This egg salad recipe is creamy, full of flavor and oh so delicious. If you love having a healthy and protein based meal, this recipe is for you!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, hard boiled
- 2 Tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 Teaspoon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 slices of bread
Instructions
- To start, hard boil your eggs if not done already. I find that a 10-minute boil is the perfect amount of time! 2 eggs, hard boiled
- Once your eggs are hard boiled, chop them up into a small bowl.
- To the chopped eggs, add in the chopped celery, onion and parsley. As well as adding in the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. 2 Tablespoons celery, 2 Tablespoons onion, 1 Tablespoon parsley, 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- Give everything a good stir until you have a creamy egg salad.
- Place the egg salad between two slices of bread (toasted if desired). 2 slices of bread of choice
- Enjoy right away!
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture in your egg salad sandwich, consider adding some lettuce, pickles, chips, or tomatoes!
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