Gourmet Egg Salad Sandwich

Elevate your lunchtime game with this Gourmet Egg Salad Sandwich—an irresistible twist on the classic favorite. Featuring perfectly cooked eggs folded into a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh chives, dill, and a hint of smoky paprika, this recipe bursts with flavor in every bite. A dash of lemon juice adds brightness, while crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices provide refreshing crunch. All this goodness is nestled between slices of toasted sourdough or whole-grain bread lightly buttered to golden perfection. Ready in just over 20 minutes, this recipe is a must for a quick yet luxurious meal. Perfect for picnics, work lunches, or a cozy weekend treat, this sandwich pairs gourmet ingredients with simple techniques for a truly satisfying result.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Large eggs
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 slices Hearty bread (e.g., sourdough or whole grain)
• 2 teaspoons Butter, softened
• 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 piece Tomato, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water, ensuring the water is about an inch above the eggs.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Carefully transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for 5 minutes. Peel the eggs and set them aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, dill, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the dressing.

Step 5

Roughly chop the peeled eggs and add them to the dressing. Gently fold the eggs into the mixture until well coated, taking care not to mash them too much.

Step 6

Lightly spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Toast the bread in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp.

Step 7

To assemble the sandwiches, place a lettuce leaf on two of the bread slices (buttered side facing up). Spoon the egg salad mixture over the lettuce.

Step 8

Top the egg salad with a few tomato slices, then close the sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side down.

Step 9

Serve immediately, optionally sliced in half for easier handling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	568.9 grams (568.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1275

Total Fat 86.90g	111%
Saturated Fat 18.50g	93%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1197mg	399%
Sodium 2523mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 81.80g	30%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 5.60g
Protein 49.00g	98%

Vitamin D 240IU	1200%
Calcium 270mg	21%
Iron 10mg	55%
Potassium 765mg	16%

*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: 59.9%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 25.1%