An egg salad sandwich is the perfect easy lunch. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy the creamy sandwich when you’re ready.
Jump to RecipeOne of my favorite ways to eat hard-boiled eggs is in a classic egg salad sandwich. I always thought egg salad sounded gross, but one day I was out golfing with my dad and we had lunch at the clubhouse. They were low on a lot of food that day and an egg salad sandwich was one of the only options, so I said I would try it. And I am so glad I did, they are delicious! My dad told me how easy it is to make and taught me, and now it’s my turn to share!
Egg salad is a great way to use up extra hard boiled eggs, especially after the kids dye them at Easter.
There are two major aspects to getting a good egg salad sandwich: perfect hard-boiled eggs and the right consistency for your egg salad mixture. I posted a couple of weeks ago about how to cook a perfect egg, which is my trick for getting them just right. Basically, place eggs in a pot of cold water, bring them to a rolling boil over high heat, turn the heat off with the eggs in the boiling water, and cover for 13 minutes. Then dunk them into an ice bath before peeling once they reach room temperature.
That’s not the hard part. The most difficult part is getting just the right amount of all the ingredients. I love that this classic egg salad recipe is made from simple ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store.
Most of the time I just wing it, but I have made it so many times I have a pretty good idea of just how much to add. That being said, you don’t have to follow my recipe exactly. If you like yours more mustardy, then add more mustard. I also know people will sometimes add other things such as diced celery to their egg salad. I like it plain, but it would be easy to make that variation.
Personally, my egg salad has to be cold. I like to make it a few hours before I want to eat it, then let it refrigerate. This also works to save whatever you have left over for another time. You just don’t want to make your sandwich and then put it in the fridge because the bread will get soggy.
While I like to keep this to a simple egg salad sandwich recipe, there are a few things you can add. I know some people like to add fresh dill, dill pickles, dill pickle relish, or sweet pickle relish to their egg salad. You can also add red onion or green onion for a little crunch. I typically use yellow mustard, but you can also make this easy recipe with Dijon mustard if you prefer. Any bread would work for these, but I prefer to use sourdough bread or rye bread when we can.
Egg Salad Sandwich Step by Step
Ingredients
- 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices bread
Preparation
After hard-boiling the eggs, chop them into small pieces and place the chopped eggs in a large bowl. I like to use a potato masher to do this. You want both egg whites and egg yolks.
Mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Test the taste and see if it needs more salt or pepper. Also, check your consistency to see if you want to add a small amount of mayo or mustard.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an hour or two if you want the egg salad to be cold. Otherwise, you can eat it right away. To make the sandwich, spread some of the mixture onto a slice of bread and make your sandwich.
Egg Salad Sandwich Leftovers
Storage: The egg salad mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. After that it starts to separate. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving.
Recipe
Originally Published On: April 17, 2019
Last Updated On: July 20, 2023
Egg Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 slices bread
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Mash the eggs into small pieces (I like to use my potato masher)
- Mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper
- Spread half of the mixture on each sandwich
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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I do love a tasty egg salad! This would be perfect for lunch at work. And I love how easy the recipe is.
When I worked outside the home I would take egg salad for lunch sometimes since it’s quick and easy and doesn’t need to be heated.
No one in my house likes mayo, but maybe when my folks come to visit this would be a good meal for them.
If you eat Miracle Whip instead, you could try with that. My grandma makes it that way. I prefer mayo, but it still works with other “dressings”.
And now. Now I want to make egg salad!!!
This sounds like a simple, yummy recipe the whole family would like for lunch. I’ve been really into hard-boiled eggs lately so might have to change it up with egg salad!
I love hard-boiled eggs, too! I tend to make an entire dozen when I make them and eat them for the next few days in salads, on their own, as egg salad, or as deviled eggs. So yummy!
A classic! Thanks for the reminder -haven’t had it in years and yours looks delish!
I know, I tend to forget about it at times, too. But it’s so easy to make and perfect for lunch!
I feel like store bought egg salad has all these crazy ingredients and that it is overloaded. I like how your recipe is back to the core basics of what it actually is.
It’s so true, the storebought ones have preservatives and other stuff to keep them on the shelf longer. When you make it at home you can skip all of that!
the only thing i really miss as a vegan is eggs. It’s not the end of the world but I think they are so delicious! This looks fab! Maybe I can recreate it with chickpeas?
I would have such a hard time not eating eggs. I’ve never tried it with chickpeas, but I would love to hear how it turns out if you do!
The easier the recipe, the better! Especially for me! I love a good egg salad recipe!
I completely agree!
My husband loves egg salad sandwiches. They are NOT my favorite though
I eat them a lot more than my husband. I didn’t think I would like them until I tried it the first time, then I was hooked!
This is such a classic sandwich. It’s so great for taking on road trips and picnics.
Yes! I like to make them when we go to the beach since they are cool when it’s hot outside.
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love eggs. Definitely need to give your egg sandwich a try!
If you enjoy eggs, you should give this a try for sure, it’s so yummy!
That’s interesting about the potato masher when doing it. I usually just slice them in my hand very carefully and then mash with a fork with light mayonnaise and mustard but I might have to try the potato masher method.
The potato masher makes it so quick and easy, you should try it next time!
A pastry blender works, too. That’s what I use.
Good idea, I have one of those as well!
Egg salad sandwiches are one of my favorites. I absolutely love to have them for breakfast (or really anytime!).
They are so great for any time of the day!
The recipe is easy and fast. Get for a quick breakfast!
It’s great for breakfast or an easy lunch, too!
I love eggs and usually break out the egg salad recipe when I have more eggs than I know what to do with (It’s an issue when you own chickens). I love my egg salad warm with lettuce and tomato on toasted bread. Avocado is a good swap for those who hate mayo.
I would love to have chickens one day, but can’t do it living in the suburbs. My sister has made it with avocado before, but I haven’t tried it yet.
Yummy! I love an egg salad sandwich – especially on a warm, sunny day! I may just have to go and make one now…
That’s why I prefer my egg salad cold, because it’s a great cool lunch on a hot day!
I love eggs but havent eaten it in a sandwich form. It is so easy. Will be making egg salad for breakfast tomorrow. 🙂
You should definitely give it a try! It’s great for breakfast or a cool lunch if you need one.
My oldest son could eat these nonstop. I have not tried toasting though…that sounds like a fun variation! Last yesterday, we had hard boiled eggs for a sandwich filling and he added extra mustard plus horseradish sauce…whew!
Oh my, that sounds like quite a sandwich! I wasn’t sure about toasting the bread, but my husband suggested it and I did like it!
Your recipes always give me something to look forward to 🙂 As always, this is a must recipe this weekend. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you enjoy it and I’m glad you like my recipes 🙂
Finally! The perfect egg salad recipe! I have been looking everywhere for one that is simple and delicious and this one is it – thanks!
Happy to help! I find that simple is usually best when it comes to recipes like this.
I love this egg sandwich it so easy to make and I can pack that for lunch at work. Looks delicious.
I loved these for lunch when I worked in an office since I didn’t need to heat up anything!
Very nice recipe, never tried cold stuffing in any of my sandwiches will try it out this weekend for sure…egg filling is one of my fav filling, thanks for sharing this recipe..!
I have always preferred my egg salad cold. You should give it a try!
This recipe looks delicious!
Thanks!
Great option for a quick lunch. Looks so delicious and fresh. Amazing!
I always enjoyed bringing it for lunch when I worked in an office because it was easy and didn’t need to be heated.
Never would have thought of using a potato masher on the eggs! Though we have an avocado masher (tinier than a potato masher) – maybe I’ll try that next time!
I’ve never heard of an avocado masher, but it sounds like it would work just as well!
I would love this but no one in my house likes Mayo or miracle whip unfortunately. More for me I guess.
I haven’t tried it myself, but I have heard of people making it with avocado. Especially for those who can’t have dairy.
Thanks for the Recipe. looks yummy and easy to make
Happy to share! Egg salad is one of my favorite ways to eat an egg.
Every time I make egg salad it is very watery the next day. All I use is eggs, mayo, mustard, salt. What am I doing wrong?
Usually, this would come from too much mayo or mustard. Try lowering those just a bit next time or add an extra egg to the mixture.
Thanks so much for the idea of using a potato masher. I’ve always used a fork to mash the eggs. Another ingredient you can try is pickle relish. Do not use mustard though. Pickle relish is also great in tuna salad, my favorite.
The potato masher makes it so easy! I don’t care for pickles, but my husband loves them so I will have to share this idea with him. Thanks!
I love egg salad sandwiches but when my mother made it she added green olives with the pimento. Those were the best! I can’t eat egg salad without the olives.
Oh, that sounds like an addition my husband would really enjoy, too! I’ll have to try it the next time we make egg salad. Thanks for the suggestion 🙂