Egg Salad Sandwich: the effortless recipe for the popular picnic meal

No picnic is complete without egg salad, and what's the best way to enjoy egg salad? In an egg salad sandwich! Whether you're planning a Fourth of July picnic or plan to host a cookout or two this summer, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests. Egg salad is great to make a day or so ahead, and you can assemble the sandwiches before people arrive.

Made with creamy egg, crunchy celery, green onions, and fresh dill, this is the best simple egg salad recipe for making sandwiches. You can even customize it with chopped veggies, crispy bacon, or a kick of heat.

Tips for Making the Best Egg Salad Sandwich

To make healthier egg salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. You can also use low-fat mayo.

To add a touch of spice, add a dash of cayenne pepper or paprika to your egg salad.

No mustard? Dijon, wholegrain, and spicy mustard are delicious substitutes.

Add a spritz of lemon juice to give your egg salad a zesty flavor.

Many types of bread work well to make egg salad sandwiches. Try wholewheat, ciabatta, French baguette, white bread, or sourdough. Bagels and croissants are great for egg salad sandwiches, too! Toasting or grilling the bread before making the egg salad sandwiches will add extra flavor – it's worth doing if you have time.

To make gluten-free egg salad sandwiches, use gluten-free bread.

For a low-carb version, use low-carb bread or lettuce leaves.

Looking for other tasty additions to put into your egg salad? Try avocado, chives, hot sauce, bacon, beets, chorizo, bell peppers, jalapenos, or cucumber.

How to Store Egg Salad Sandwich

Any leftover egg salad should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It'll last up to 3 days. For best results, don't store assembled egg salad sandwiches as the bread will get soggy.

How to Make an Egg Salad Sandwich

Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half. If you have an egg slicer, it makes cutting the eggs a breeze. Take out the egg yolks.

Chop the egg whites.

Place the egg yolks in a bowl.

Gently smash the yolks.

Combine with mayonnaise and mustard, then season with salt and pepper.

Mix until smooth.

Stir in the egg whites, green onion, celery, and dill.

Mix well.

Spread the mixture over a slice of bread, then top with lettuce, followed by another piece of bread. Enjoy!