Here’s a creamy, classic egg salad sandwich you can make in minutes:
🥪 Egg Salad Sandwich
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3–4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or regular)
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or chives, optional)
- Bread slices (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
🥚 Instructions
1. Boil the eggs
- Place eggs in a pot, cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover for 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer to cold water, peel, and chop.
2. Make the egg salad
- In a bowl, mash or chop eggs to your preferred texture.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until creamy but still slightly chunky.
3. Assemble the sandwich
- Spread egg salad on bread slices.
- Add lettuce if you like.
- Top with another slice of bread and cut in half.
🔥 Tips for best flavor
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for freshness
- Sprinkle a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for a kick
- Toast the bread lightly for better texture
- For a richer taste, add a tiny bit of butter to the bread
🧠 Quick variations
- Spicy: add chopped green chili or hot sauce
- Healthy: replace half the mayo with yogurt
- Protein boost: mix in a little shredded chicken or tuna
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style creamy version or a desi (spicy Pakistani) twist 😄
