A creamy, flavorful egg salad served between soft slices of bread — simple, classic comfort food perfect for lunch.
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp finely diced celery
- 1 tbsp finely diced onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish (optional)
- 8 slices bread
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
- In a bowl, combine:
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- relish
- celery
- onion
- Stir in chopped eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread egg salad onto bread slices.
- Add lettuce if desired and top with remaining bread.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped bacon
- Fresh dill
- Chives
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
Tips
- Slightly mash some of the eggs for a creamier texture.
- Chill the egg salad before serving for best flavor.
- Croissants or toasted bread make delicious variations.
