egg salad sandwich 🥪 made with toasted bread, chopped boiled eggs, and a creamy dressing. Here’s the full recipe so you can make it at home.
🥪 Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 10 minutes
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Total: ~20 minutes
🍽 Servings
2–3 sandwiches
🥚 Ingredients
For the egg salad
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6 large eggs
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
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2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
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Salt – to taste
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Black pepper – to taste
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Optional: pinch of paprika
For the sandwich
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4–6 slices bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
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Butter (optional for toasting)
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the eggs
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 9–10 minutes.
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Transfer eggs to ice water for 5 minutes.
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Peel and chop into small chunks.
2️⃣ Make the egg salad
In a bowl combine:
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Chopped eggs
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Mayonnaise
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Mustard
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Celery
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Green onions
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Dill
Mix gently so some egg chunks remain.
Season with:
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Salt
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Pepper
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Paprika (optional)
3️⃣ Toast the bread
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Toast bread lightly in a pan or toaster.
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Butter lightly if desired.
4️⃣ Assemble the sandwich
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Spread a thick layer of egg salad on one slice.
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Add lettuce if desired.
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Top with another slice of bread.
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Cut diagonally and serve.
⭐ Tips for the Best Egg Salad
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Use slightly warm eggs when mixing for better flavor.
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Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice for freshness.
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For extra crunch: add diced pickles or cucumber.
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Chill the egg salad 30 minutes for the best taste.
✅ If you want, I can also show you:
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5 restaurant-style egg salad variations
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A healthier version (less mayo)
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A Gordon Ramsay–style egg sandwich recipe 😄