Egg Salad Sandwich with Lettuce
Elevate your lunch game with this creamy and delicious Egg Salad Sandwich with Lettuce Perfectly boiled eggs are mixed with a rich, flavorful dressing and layered with crisp, fresh lettuce for the ultimate balance of texture and taste.
Ingredients
- For the Egg Salad
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
- For the Sandwich
- 4–6 slices of bread (white, whole-grain, or your choice)
- 2–3 leaves of romaine or butter lettuce
- Optional: tomato slices, cucumber slices, or avocado
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Cool and peel: Transfer eggs to ice water for 5 minutes, then peel.
- Prepare egg salad: Chop eggs and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add chives or green onions if using.
- Assemble sandwich: Lay lettuce leaves on bread slices, spoon egg salad on top, and cover with another slice of bread. Add optional tomato, cucumber, or avocado slices.
- Serve immediately or wrap for later.