Description
A classic and creamy egg salad sandwich made with perfectly boiled eggs, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, fresh chives, and a hint of lemon juice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, with optional greens for added freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Salad
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 8 slices of bread (white, wheat, or your choice)
- Optional: lettuce or spinach leaves
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover the pan, remove it from heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 to 12 minutes to cook through.
- Cool and peel: Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool completely. Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs and chop them into small pieces.
- Make the egg salad: Place the chopped eggs into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until the mixture is creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the egg salad evenly over 4 slices of bread. Add optional lettuce or spinach leaves on top for extra freshness. Cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Serve: Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your easy and delicious egg salad sandwich!
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in a dash of paprika or chopped pickles to the egg salad.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier version.
- Choose your favorite type of bread for variation, such as whole wheat, multigrain, or white bread.
- The egg salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; stir well before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Boiling, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
