Egg Salad Tea Sandwich

Elevate your afternoon tea with these charming and delicious Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches, a timeless classic that embodies elegance and flavor. Perfectly cooked and mashed eggs are blended with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, a hint of fresh lemon juice, and fragrant chopped chives for a velvety, tangy filling. A touch of softened butter on the bread creates a barrier to prevent sogginess while adding a subtle richness. Trimmed into delicate crustless quarters, these sandwiches are ideal for brunches, tea parties, or light snacking. Ready in just 22 minutes, this effortless yet sophisticated recipe is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and classic taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large eggs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices white sandwich bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Step 3

After boiling, transfer the eggs to an ice water bath and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. This will make peeling easier.

Step 4

Peel the cooled eggs and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Use a fork to mash the eggs to your desired texture (chunky or smooth).

Step 5

Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed eggs. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. This helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

Step 7

Evenly spread the egg salad mixture onto four slices of bread (on the buttered side), making sure to reach the edges.

Step 8

Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side facing inwards.

Step 9

Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the crusts from the sandwiches for a clean, elegant look. Then, cut each sandwich into quarters (squares or triangles) for serving.

Step 10

Serve the tea sandwiches immediately, or cover them with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap to keep them fresh until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	511.9 grams (511.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1467

Total Fat 85.10g	109%
Saturated Fat 25.20g	126%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 851mg	284%
Sodium 2295mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 133.80g	49%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 16.10g
Protein 40.40g	81%

Vitamin D 174IU	870%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 538mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 36.6%