Egg Salad Sandwich
🥪 Classic Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
🥚 Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for freshness)
- Bread slices (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Boil the Eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer to cold water, peel, and chop.
2. Make the Egg Salad
- In a bowl, mash or chop the eggs to your desired texture.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
3. Assemble the Sandwich
- Toast bread if desired.
- Place lettuce on one slice (optional).
- Add a generous scoop of egg salad.
- Top with another slice of bread and cut in half.
🌟 Tips for the Best Egg Salad:
- Don’t overmix—keep some texture for better taste.
- Add a pinch of paprika or curry powder for extra flavor.
- Use fresh bread for the best sandwich experience.
- Chill the egg salad for 30 minutes before serving for improved flavor.
🥗 Variations:
- Avocado Egg Salad: Replace some mayo with mashed avocado.
- Healthy Version: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Spicy Twist: Add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes.
