In this post I’m sharing how to make a Simple Egg Salad Sandwich. This recipe is perfect for one or two people.

Boiled eggs are a staple ingredient for many Southern recipes. I’m not sure why but we’ll throw chopped boiled eggs in salads, dressing and even giblet gravy.

I must admit that I do enjoy the extra texture and visual appeal that they add to various dishes.

This basic recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and makes a great lunch when you don’t need to make a big batch of egg salad for a crowd.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this classic deviled egg salad recipe:

Hard Boiled Eggs
Mayonnaise ( I use Duke’s of course)
Teaspoon Dill Pickle Cubes
Salt & Pepper to taste

Mashing up boiled eggs for egg salad in a bowl

Mash the eggs with the tines of a fork (or chop them up).

After you have your eggs mashed up, add the mayonnaise, salt, pepper and pickle cubes. Mix to combine everything together. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise if needed to ensure that you have a creamy egg salad spread.

It’s that easy! A simple egg salad sandwich. One egg just doesn’t seem enough for a sandwich and two is slightly too much. This will make one hearty sandwich or two sandwiches. One for you and one to share.

If you don’t have dill cubes on hand, use 1/4 tsp dried dill in the recipe.

The egg salad sandwich was formerly invented in 1762. Egg salad can be made creatively with any number of other cold foods added – bacon, bell pepper, capers, cheese, cucumber, onions, lettuce are common – according to Wikipedia.

I however prefer the simple recipe that I grew up with the best.

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Simple egg salad sandwich recipe on a glass plate on top of a red and white ticking towel

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Simple Egg Salad Sandwich

This classic egg salad is a simple recipe and perfect for one or two sandwiches.

Cook Time10

Additional Time10

Total Time20

Servings: Sandwich

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

2 Hard Boiled Eggs
1 Heaping Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon Dill Pickle Cubes
Salt & Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Mash the boiled eggs with a fork, add mayonnaise, salt, pepper and pickle cubes then stir to combine.
Spread the egg salad mixture on sandwich bread or serve with crackers.

Nutrition

If you’re looking for a twist on traditional egg salad then try this Avocado Egg Salad recipe from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen.

See this recipe shared at Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck.

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