Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
This Classic Egg Salad Sandwich is a super quick and healthy solution for lunch time because you only need a few ingredients to make this timeless recipe. This easy recipe calls for hard boiled eggs, a little mayo, chopped onion, Dijon mustard, and herbs and spices for that familiar flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice will take this egg salad recipe to the next level.
The trick to making the perfect egg salad sandwich is to dice the eggs and gently mix them with the rest of the ingredients instead of mashing them all together. Say goodbye to mushy eggs and hello to one of the best egg salads you will ever eat. You just might find this comfort dish is just like mom's recipe! Give this recipe a try the next time you want a change from your usual sandwich.
Notes
Eggs which are fresh are often difficult to peel. If you have eggs that are at least a week old, they will be easier to peel.
Egg Salad Safety Tips
As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever, and that's certainly true of egg salad. If you plan to make this recipe in advance, then keep in mind that Foodsafety.gov advises that egg salad can be stored for three to five days. Your refrigerator needs to be at the proper temperature, too, so keep it cool at 40 degrees F or below. Planning a picnic? Then use an insulated cooler with plenty of ice or ice packs so that the sandwich keeps cool until it's time to eat. You don't want to add food poisoning to your picnic menu by storing your salad improperly!Â
Find more about healthy, delicious dishes in our 7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan.
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Do you prefer potato salads, chicken salads, tuna salads, or egg salads? Leave a comment below and let us know!
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Serves4
Ingredients
- 6 eggs (see Notes below)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 8 slices whole grain bread, to serve
- 4 leaves bibb or curly leaf lettuce, to serve
Instructions
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Place eggs into a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes. Immediately drain and place into a bowl of ice and water. Cover and let stand until completely cooled. Peel eggs and chop.
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In a bowl, place the chopped eggs with the remaining ingredients for the salad and toss lightly until egg is well coated with the dressing. Let chill 30 minutes or more to blend the flavors.
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Assemble the sandwiches with bread and lettuce or serve in lettuce cups.
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wavadies19562018 1 922888
Mar 05, 2019
Hope to learn new recipes trying to loose weight

Hannah
Nov 21, 2017
My all time favorite sandwich! Always easy to make. Perfect for busy people.
oldlinda
May 27, 2016
In our house, we love egg salad! We use 18 eggs each time we make it. We use it for sandwiches, for a dip, and with just plain lettuce.
spaltish 0224165
May 26, 2016
Tuna salad ftw! I love the others too except for potato salad, for some reason it's just gross to me and I can't eat it

bkick1
May 26, 2016
I love all the salads you mention but my favourite is the potato salad.

versatileer 480255 3
May 25, 2016
I prefer egg salads the most! How yummy they all are!

McChippy
May 25, 2016
Egg salad for the win! =) I like a little paprika in there, too.
Member 20869
May 25, 2016
Love them all! But have to admit I am a die-hard potato salad lover!

mrslindner81 12757 48
May 25, 2016
I like tuna or chicken salad, but use a ketchup/mustard combo instead of mayo, as I don't care for it.

mccandlessquilts
May 25, 2016
My current favorite is Chicken Salad with apples or grapes.

daniluckygirl 4900 530
May 24, 2016
I love egg salad sandwiches. There are so many things you can add to it to make something different with egg salad every time.

Kathy
May 24, 2016
I love them all! Egg goes in all kinds of salads (lettuce included). Not a day goes by when I am not eating some kind of salad! A seafood salad is delicious too!
76JAH
May 24, 2016
Homemade potato salad is my absolute favourite, although I also really like egg salad a lot as well!

rememberinglucyx0x 0 2817006
May 24, 2016
I love them all but my favorite is egg salad!

lynn 3615806
May 24, 2016
We almost always have a bowl of mustard potato salad in our fridge
jemfreebiesnmore 7 095921
May 24, 2016
i LOVE egg salad. it is my absolute favorite.

CraftyChick09
May 23, 2016
I love them all, plus one you didn't mention...Amish Macaroni Salad...delish!

genebarbarabailey 7717170
May 23, 2016
Chicken salad is always my favorite, especially mine!
ppgcag 2668416
May 23, 2016
That is hard to choose, I like all of them. Homemade potato salad is first then chicken.

ckayj123 4540319
May 23, 2016
Tuna salad with all the good stuff mixed in - - - chopped eggs, pickle relsh, minced onion, diced celery, etc. served on toasted wheat bread.

ridiculosity 67303 43
May 23, 2016
I have to choose??? I think chicken. For today.

DizzyV64
May 23, 2016
Egg Salad is good for a change of pace. Tuna or Chicken Salad is what I prepare most often.

Member 4969160
May 23, 2016
Definitely chicken salad! Not a fan of egg or tuna salad!
ivanbukovsky950 90 49849
May 23, 2016
i prefer to finely dice sweet pickles in lieu of relish...

sabialigator 19194 85
May 23, 2016
I'm NOT a tuna salad person, but do love my moms potato salad (not the ones we mass produce at work)!! Like a good chicken salad sandwich, egg salad rarely (and not the ones we mass produce at work HA... also like a good pasta salad too (and not crazy about the bean salads out there)

carolyn570
May 23, 2016
We love egg salad I put eggs in potato salad and macaroni also

jackienixon
May 23, 2016
Love them all. When making the egg salad above, will try to gently put through ricer. Has this been tried?

shirleyadams304 59 54794
May 23, 2016
I like chicken salads but egg is great also.
munns 1991778
May 23, 2016
By far my favourite is tuna, I like to use mayo and sour cream. Don't forget the cheese on the sandwich.

Knittingdancer on Ravelry
May 23, 2016
I prefer chicken salads and potato salads.

cleophatra911 1731 571
May 23, 2016
I like making a combination tuna egg salad.
judybozarth 528537 6
May 23, 2016
Egg salad sandwiches are great for tea parties and your recipe looks really good!

Member 9691826
May 23, 2016
I'm a fan of a good tuna salad on lettuce or bread.

plindsay2117 43103 71
May 23, 2016
I love all egg salads, I even add eggs to any other kinds of salads I make - chicken, tuna, potatoes, ect
kimspaperkutz 6162 283
May 23, 2016
I love egg salad, and potato salad which is even better when you add some egg to it.

Diane McMahon
May 23, 2016
It is really difficult to pick just one of the salads, especially during the summer months because I like to put tuna, potato, and macaroni on one plate for a no-cook meal. If I have to pick one, then tuna salad would be my choice.

rosemaryschild
May 23, 2016
I love all the salads-egg being my favorite-and yes I am a masher-thanks forvthe tip!

lindadchurch3 7366 582
May 23, 2016
Chicken Salad is my favorite but I also like fruit salad as well'
padillaanthony66 3 226125
May 23, 2016
I tried this recipe I love it. I pack it for lunches Can't get over the great taste

grammaheh1 3614178
May 23, 2016
I like them all, but my favorite is chicken salad make with dried cherries or cranberries and pecans.
debslife46 3672892
May 23, 2016
Potato Salad is my go to lunch and a side for dinner

greenbeingnancy 97 62978
May 22, 2016
I like it that the dressing can be chilled. If I prefer to serve it hot for the kids, I can spread it on the bread and use a sandwich toaster which will also seal the dressing up so that the dressing will not drop out.
lwaxana 9486358
May 21, 2016
I like chicken salad made with sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
Member 8130443
May 20, 2016
I guess Tuna Salad might be best but I like em all egg might be second
vddaisey 7122476
May 20, 2016
While I like them all, Chicken salad is my favorite.

bambakes7
May 19, 2016
That's a tough choice, but I'd have to go with chicken salad. Egg salad would be a close 2nd.
mbgrammer 7606041
May 16, 2016
Love egg salad, but I eat more tuna salad. Seem healthier

daniellek
Jan 14, 2016
My grandma always used to make egg salad when I was a kid, so I definitely want to try out this recipe!

Sleepy Jules
Dec 04, 2015
Yum - this is great! I like that it's not overloaded with mayo and has some dijon mustard. I'll definitely keep this in mind when it's picnic season again!

npientka9
Dec 04, 2015
Seemed a little more watery than I'm used to, but it was still tasty!

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