🥪 Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
🥚 Ingredients:
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6 large eggs
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1/4 cup mayonnaise (more if you like it creamier)
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1 tsp yellow mustard (or Dijon for a tangier flavor)
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1 tbsp finely chopped red onion (optional)
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1 tbsp chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
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1 tsp fresh dill or chives, finely chopped (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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4 slices of bread (white, whole grain, rye, or your favorite)
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Lettuce, tomato slices, or pickles (optional, for layering)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Boil the eggs:
Place eggs in a pot, cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel. -
Chop the eggs:
Coarsely chop the peeled eggs and place in a mixing bowl. -
Make the salad:
Add mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Adjust mayo or seasoning to taste. -
Assemble sandwiches:
Toast the bread if desired. Scoop egg salad onto a slice, top with lettuce or tomato if using, then close with the other slice.
🧡 Variations & Add-Ins:
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Spicy kick: Add a dash of hot sauce, smoked paprika, or a spoon of sriracha.
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Creamier twist: Mix in a bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
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Avocado egg salad: Replace half the mayo with mashed avocado.
Want a low-carb version or something fancy like an open-faced egg salad tartine? I can adapt it!