Crunchy egg salad sandwiches
A crunchy egg salad sandwich is creamy, tangy and fresh. Chunky chopped eggs mix with mayo, mustard, pickle, cucumber and green onion, then pile onto toast with lettuce. It is a simple vegetarian lunch ready in 20 minutes with no oven needed.
- 20 minTotal time
- 2Servings
- 520kcal / serving
- 22 gProtein
The science: why this works
Ten minutes for firm yolks
Eggs boiled for 10 minutes set the yolk fully and keep it from turning gray-green if you cool it quickly. Cold water stops the cooking so you avoid that ring around the yolk and a sulfur smell.
Learn: Boiled egg yolk timing →Cold water makes peeling easy
Cooling the eggs in cold water shrinks the egg slightly from the shell and stops cooking. The shell comes off more cleanly. Tap and roll the egg on the counter before peeling it under water.
Learn: Peeling boiled eggs →Crunch against creamy
The creamy egg and mayo need contrast. Pickle, cucumber and green onion add crunch and acid. The toasted bread adds one more crisp layer, so every bite has both soft and crunchy parts and nothing feels heavy.
Learn: Crunch against creamy →Crunchy egg salad sandwiches
20 minutes · 2 servings · American · Sandwich
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
- 4eggs
- 1 lwater, for boiling
- 2 tbspmayonnaise
- 1 tspdijon mustard
- 1pickle, finely chopped
- 2green onions, sliced
- ½cucumber, finely diced
- 1 pinchpaprika
- 4 slicesbread
- 2lettuce leaves
- Salt
- Black pepper
Method
Tips for the best result
- Chop the eggs roughly so the salad has texture.
- Season with pickle juice for tang.
- Toast the bread so it stays firm.
Swaps
- Swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter salad.
- Swap the pickle for capers for a saltier tang.
- Swap the paprika for curry powder for a spiced twist.
Storing and reheating
Store egg salad in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze. Keep it cold and do not leave it out for more than 2 hours.
Crunchy egg salad sandwiches: questions
How long should I boil eggs for egg salad?
Boil for 10 minutes for fully set, firm yolks, then cool in cold water for 5 minutes. A shorter time gives softer yolks. Start timing when the eggs go into boiling water.
How long does egg salad last?
Egg salad keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge. Keep it cold. Throw it out if it was left out over 2 hours.
Why do boiled egg yolks have a green ring?
The ring comes from overcooking, which makes iron and sulfur react. Cool the eggs in cold water to prevent it. Stick to 10 minutes.
