The Best Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad is a classic sandwich combination with a thousand possible variations, but this is my absolute favorite. If you like punched-up flavors - spices, fresh herbs, and a little brine, this is the sandwich for you.

I've got loads of other ideas for what you can add to your egg salad sandwich below, but I think it's essential to have some fresh herbs and spices to cut the fat from the mayo. I also think we can do better than celery when it comes to veggies to mix in.

Why You'll Love this Egg Salad Recipe

This is the perfect blend of eggs + fat + flavor. Traditional egg salad is a classic, but depending on the recipe it can be lacking in brightness and balanced flavors.

We're not looking to overpower the egg base, but we want to enhance it and make the sandwich a little more interesting.

Egg salad sandwiches are super quick to make (especially if you already have hard-boiled eggs or purchase them hardboiled).

What You'll Need for this Recipe

Eggs - You'll need 6 hardboiled eggs for this recipe. You can buy them already hardboiled from the store and make them yourself.

Condiments - Mayonnaise is an essential component of any egg salad, it provides the creamy base. You'll want ⅓ cup of your favorite mayo. You'll also need a tablespoon of stoneground mustard, a tablespoon of finely chopped capers, a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the zest of one lemon.

Spices - To add a depth of flavor, you're going to use a teaspoon of kosher salt, a teaspoon of paprika, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Herbs - To punch up the brightness, you'll need ½ cup of chopped herbs. I recommend a mixture of chives, parsley, mint, and dill. You can use 2 tablespoons of each.

More Egg Salad Ingredient Ideas

Want to get even fancier with your egg salad? Here are a bunch more ideas of potential mix in ingredients that would pair well!

Spices

• Curry Powder
• Cayenne Powder
• Celery Salt
• Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• Old Bay Seasoning

Fresh Herbs

• Basil
• Tarragon
• Sage

Condiments

• Kewpie Mayo
• Wasabi
• Pickle Juice
• White Wine Vinegar
• Spicy Brown Mustard
• Sweet Relish

Veggies

• Avocado
• Diced Jalapeno
• Cornichons
• Finely Chopped Shallot

More Sandwich Recipes to Try

If you like this recipe, be sure to check out some of our other favorites!

• Pork Chop Sandwich - perfectly cooked pork chops drizzled with a creamy sauce
• Turkey Banh Mi - a tangy treat for when you have leftover turkey
• Avocado Egg Salad - a creamy and fresh take on egg salad

Tips for Making this Recipe

Serving Size - This recipe serves 3 to 4. If you like a thicker spread or are using large pieces of bread, it will make 3 sandwiches. If you want to serve 4 and use large pieces of bread, add an additional 2 hardboiled eggs and a tablespoon of mayo.

Cooking Tips - You can buy your eggs already hardboiled (I get these ones from Vital Farms) or you can use this excellent method for hard-boiling eggs.

Recommended Tools - If you watch the video attached to this recipe, you'll see I use a pastry cutter to chop up my eggs. I honestly find pastry cutters incredibly useful for chopping soft ingredients, as well as making dough. You can chop the eggs with a knife as well, but if you have a pastry cutter, feel free to use it!

Storing Tips - The egg salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I would suggest toasting the bread and making the sandwich right before eating; the bread gets too soggy if you refrigerate it.

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