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Creamy Egg Salad Sandwiches

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A quick, easy, and budget-friendly creamy egg salad sandwich recipe perfect for a satisfying lunch or picnic. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (about 80 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 8 slices soft sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or preferred type)

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water by about an inch (2.5 cm). Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let it sit for exactly 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the hot water and immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let chill for 5 minutes, then tap gently on a hard surface and peel off the shells.
  3. Roughly chop the peeled eggs into bite-sized pieces. Mash some with a fork for a creamier texture while leaving some chunks.
  4. Finely chop the celery and green onions.
  5. In a mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped eggs, celery, and green onions. Gently fold until well combined but still chunky.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Lay out 8 slices of sandwich bread. Spread the egg salad evenly over 4 slices, then top with the remaining 4 slices. Optionally, toast the bread lightly before assembling.
  8. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to a couple of hours before serving.

Notes

Use eggs that are at least a week old for easier peeling. Peeling under running water can help loosen shells. Adjust the texture by mashing some eggs and leaving some chunks. For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Toast bread lightly for texture contrast. Store egg salad and bread separately to avoid sogginess. Egg salad tastes better after resting a few hours in the fridge.

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