Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Craving a delicious and simple meal that's perfect for lunch or a snack? Try this classic Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and satisfying, this egg salad sandwich makes for an easy-to-make yet delightful treat.
Equipment
- Medium Pot
- Fork
- Medium Bowl
- Knife
- Toaster (Optional)
Ingredients
Egg Salad Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped scallion
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Bread Ingredients
- Sandwich bread of your choice (We recommend crusty homemade artisan sourdough for added texture and flavor!)
Instructions
- Creating a flavorful and creamy egg salad is all about perfecting the egg boiling and mixing process. Follow these easy steps to ensure your egg salad comes out just right, with the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
- Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water using a spoon. Boil the eggs over high heat for about 30 seconds, then cover the pot tightly with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for approximately 11 minutes. This timing will give you perfectly hard-boiled eggs with firm yolks.
- Once the eggs have finished boiling, transfer them to a bowl of cold running water to cool down quickly. This will stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Once cooled, peel the eggs and place them in a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash the eggs into coarse chunks. If you prefer a finer texture, you can mash the eggs further, but we recommend keeping it a bit chunky for a more rustic feel. Alternatively, you can dice the eggs if you like a more uniform look.
- Once your eggs are mashed to the perfect consistency, it’s time to mix in the remaining ingredients to create a creamy, flavorful egg salad. This is where you can adjust the flavor to your personal taste.
- Add the minced garlic, finely chopped cilantro, and finely chopped scallions to the mashed eggs. These fresh ingredients will add a burst of flavor and a bit of crunch to your egg salad. Next, mix in the mayonnaise and yellow mustard for a creamy and tangy base. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and paprika to taste, adjusting the seasoning until it reaches the perfect balance of flavors.
- Once everything is mixed together, taste the egg salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or paprika if you’d like extra flavor, or a bit more mustard for an added zing. If you like a creamier texture, you can always add a little more mayonnaise to suit your preferences.