Description
This Quick 10-Minute Egg Salad Sandwich is a simple, delicious, and protein-packed meal perfect for a fast lunch or snack. Featuring creamy mashed hard-boiled eggs combined with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs, this sandwich delivers classic flavors with a satisfying crunch from fresh lettuce, all between soft sandwich bread slices.
Ingredients
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Egg Salad
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives or green onions
Sandwich
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 to 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: If your eggs aren’t already boiled, place them in a pot and cover with water, ensuring at least an inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit for 9-12 minutes to become hard-boiled. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool quickly and make peeling easier.
- Mash the Eggs: Once cooled, peel the eggs and put them in a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the eggs to your preferred consistency for texture or creaminess.
- Combine Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, optional Dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, optional paprika, and chopped chives to the mashed eggs. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Your Sandwich: Lay out slices of sandwich bread and place washed lettuce leaves on each slice for crunch. Spread the egg salad evenly over the lettuce-covered bread ensuring a generous amount for flavor in every bite.
- Complete the Sandwich: Place the second slice of bread on top of the egg salad spread and gently press down. Slice the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately or wrap for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For easier peeling, use older eggs or cool the boiled eggs immediately in an ice bath.
- Customize the egg salad by adding celery, pickles, or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Use whole grain or gluten-free bread to make the sandwich healthier or cater to dietary needs.
- This sandwich is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day.
