Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of flavor. Pile it on toast, stuff it into a pita, or scoop it up with crackers. It's always a winner!

Prep Time30

Cook Time26

Total Time56

Course: Lunch, Salad, Sandwich

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: egg salad, egg salad recipe, Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

Servings: loaded sandwiches

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.88

Equipment

Large pot
Steamer insert see note 1

Ingredients

6 large eggs see note 2
1/4 cup mayo see note 3
1/3 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or 2 tablespoons chives
1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large lemon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill optional
1/8 teaspoon celery seed optional
Bread for serving
Softened butter for serving, optional
Lettuce for serving

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Instructions

Add 1 inch of water to a large pot and place a steamer insert inside. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add eggs to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 13 minutes.
Fill a large bowl with cold water and 15 ice cubes. Immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let them cool for a full 15 minutes. Once cooled, gently tap to crack the shells and peel under cold running water, starting at the wider end where an air pocket usually forms.
Once peeled, pat the eggs dry and dice them into ¼-inch pieces. Shortcut: Place a wire cooling rack over a bowl and press the eggs through it.
In a bowl, whisk together mayo, celery, green onions (or chives), parsley, Dijon, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, ¼ tsp lemon zest, and 2 tsp lemon juice. Add dill and celery seed if using. Season with salt and pepper (I use ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper).
Add the diced eggs to the dressing and gently mix to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Lightly butter the bread, add lettuce, and layer on the egg salad. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If refrigerating, stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

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Notes

Note 1: I love and recommend this steamer basket! If you don’t have a steamer basket, here’s how to make one using a plate and foil.

Note 2: While making hard-boiled eggs is easy, it can be time-consuming. A lot of stores sell eggs that have been hard-boiled for your convenience.

Note 3: A high-quality mayo makes a difference in flavor. I love Hellman’s/Best Foods®.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days, depending on the freshness of the ingredients.

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