Here’s a classic, creamy egg salad sandwich recipe — simple, comforting, and easy to customize.
🥚 Egg Salad Sandwich
Ingredients (Makes 3–4 sandwiches)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4–1/3 cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or green onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Paprika (optional)
- 6–8 slices sandwich bread
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Hard-boil the eggs
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off heat, cover, and let sit 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel.
2️⃣ Chop & mix
- Chop eggs to your preferred texture (chunky or fine).
- Gently mix with mayo, mustard, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle in a little paprika if you like.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Toast bread if desired.
- Spoon egg salad onto bread, add lettuce if using, and top with another slice.
- Slice and serve.
Flavor Variations
- Add chopped dill pickles or relish for tang
- Mix in fresh dill or chives
- Stir in a dash of hot sauce
- Add crispy bacon for a richer twist
If you’d like, I can give you a southern-style version, a healthy Greek yogurt version, or a gourmet version with avocado and herbs.
