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Delicious and creamy, this easy egg salad recipe is perfect for quick and easy lunches throughout the week. Low in carbs and high in protein, it’s perfect for meal prep!

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A classic egg salad sandwich is one of my go-to lunches, and more often than not there is always some in the fridge. Super quick and easy to make, it’s so easy to grab when lunchtime comes around.

It’s great too if you have little mouths to feed, kids love this classic sandwich filling.

If you have more eggs to use up, be sure to check out my egg casserole, sheet pan eggs, and scrambled eggs recipes.

egg salad in a bowl

Why You Will Love This Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

  • Quick and easy: It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up a batch of the best egg salad recipe for sandwiches.
  • Make ahead: This is a great recipe for quick lunches throughout the week. Make this egg spread on Sunday and enjoy it as a quick lunch.
  • Low carb: This egg sandwich spread is a great low carb option and it’s also high in protein and Omega-3s.

Ingredients You Need

  • Mayonnaise: I prefer to use a full fat mayonnaise for a rich and creamy texture, but you can use low fat if you prefer. Or you can make your own mayonnaise.
  • Mustard: Dijon mustard adds a great tang to this recipe. You can use wholegrain for a milder taste.
  • Lemon juice: Use fresh lemon juice for a zing of flavor.
  • Eggs: Use hard boiled eggs. Check out my tips to make hard boiled eggs on the stovetop or boiled eggs in the Instant Pot.
  • Celery: Celery adds a great crunchy texture to each bite.
  • Green onions: For a mild onion flavor.
  • Seasonings: Dill, salt and pepper.
ingredients for egg salad sandwich

How To Make Egg Salad

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the chopped eggs, celery, green onions, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the sandwiches between two slices of bread with green leaf lettuce, and topped with thinly sliced red onions (optional).
making egg salad - process shots
healthy egg sandwich on a plate

TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN

Recipe Notes and Tips

  • It’s best to boil the eggs ahead of time so that they are cool enough to handle. Don’t add the eggs hot to the mayonnaise or it could split.
  • Try adding in some diced bell pepper for even more veggies!
  • Store the egg salad for 5 days in the refrigerator.

Best Way To Store It

Once you have made your egg salad, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 5 days. Because it contains mayonnaise, don’t let the salad sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

It’s best not to freeze this egg mayonnaise salad recipe. Egg yolks freeze well, but the egg whites can get very tough and rubbery when frozen, so it’s best to avoid this.

egg salad made with hard boiled eggs in a bowl

Serving Suggestions

For a delicious low-carb lunch, I like to serve this salad on whole grain or gluten-free bread slices, or sourdough with lettuce and some sliced red onions. You can also serve it in a tortilla wrap or almond flour tortillas. Use it as an addition to a salad or even use this simple egg salad to top baked potatoes.

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Egg Salad Sandwich

Delicious and creamy, this easy egg salad recipe is perfect for quick and easy lunches throughout the week. Low in carbs and high in protein, it’s perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the chopped eggs, celery, green onions, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the egg salad between two slices of bread, green leaf lettuce, and topped with thinly sliced red onions (optional).
  • Store leftover egg salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Notes

  • It’s best to boil the eggs ahead of time so that they are cool enough to handle. Don’t add the eggs hot to the mayonnaise or it could split.
  • Try adding in some diced bell pepper for even more veggies!
  • Store the egg salad for 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 331mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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About Neli Howard

Meet Neli Howard, the food blogger and recipe developer behind Delicious Meets Healthy. With over 12 years of cooking experience, Neli shares easy, wholesome recipes made with real ingredients to help you cook stress-free, flavorful meals the whole family will love. Her work has been featured in Healthline, Forbes, CNN, and more.

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