Ingredients
– 6 large eggs
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
– 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
– Bread of choice (white, whole grain, or croissants)
– Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Creating the Egg Salad Sandwich is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan, remove it from heat, and let it sit for 10-12 minutes.
2. Cool the Eggs: After the eggs have finished cooking, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes. This makes peeling easier.
3. Peel the Eggs: Once cooled, peel the eggs and chop them into small pieces.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, dill, celery, and red onion. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the egg salad and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or mustard based on your preference.
6. Prepare the Bread: Toast the bread if desired. You can also use croissants or lettuce wraps for a different presentation.
7. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of egg salad on the bread and add lettuce leaves if using. Top with another slice of bread or close the croissant.
8. Slice and Serve: Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible sandwich effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 14g