Classic egg salad is a simple, comforting dish all year round, but I tend to crave it the most when it starts to get warm outside. It’s a delicious, cool, savory treat when it’s served on a bed of lettuce with crackers or as a filling in a sandwich.
In my experience, egg salad is one of those dishes that not only makes a quick and easy meal at home, but it also works when served at certain types of social events too. I guess those are some of the hallmark characteristics of a “classic” dish, right?
Well, anyway, this simple recipe is an oldie, but a goodie and definitely worthy of being recorded in a blog post. Honestly, a serving of this dish takes me back home when I make it and I’m always happy to go there.
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| Okay, so, I may have gone a little crazy with the amount of filling here. But, there was plenty to share, I promise! |
My mother used to make this creamy sandwich spread pretty often for our lunches, and I remember enjoying it so much between toasty slices of bread on hot, summer days. But, even when we weren’t at home, it seems like this colorful dish was everywhere when I was growing up.
Egg salad was often served at our family baby and wedding showers too, but as one of a few fillings in finger sandwiches that were sitting on crystal trays. Those fancy, little sandwiches were always included on a party table next to other sorts of fun, finger foods like mini-quiches and the crab-artichoke dip.
As a young girl, I remember being so impressed by all of that petite party food (it was like a tea party!).
Anyhow, by now you may have picked up on my serious love for this unassuming, old-fashioned dish and the fact is that I see it as some of the best, vintage, comfort food around. And, I still think that it makes an absolutely perfect summer lunch. Seeing as how the summer heat wave is here (and it’s not even officially summer yet!) I couldn’t wait to whip up a batch!
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- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 heaping tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or dill relish, if you prefer it)
- salt and pepper to taste
- slices of bread or toast (Just f.y.i. buttery croissants are delish with this stuff!)
- lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- slices of crispy, cooked bacon
1. In a medium-size bowl, combine the eggs, celery, mayo, mustard, relish and salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with the egg salad with a lid or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Place a lettuce leaf on top of a piece of toast and then top it with a scoop of egg salad. Next, place a couple slices of bacon and tomato on top of the salad. Finally, add another piece of toast.
3. Cut it in half and enjoy!
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i have a theory that there is NO way to eat an egg salad sandwich without making a mess. that's at least true for me! 🙂
Egg salad is such a favorite of mine too! I think adding bacon to an egg salad sandwich sounds like perfection. I'm going to try it next time I make egg salad!
Egg salad is such good stuff. It's one of those dishes we only make a few times a year, though. Don't know why — we love it. And usually have hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator (I love those for breakfast). Yours is perfection — thanks.
Yes, yes, yes! I adore egg salad! Love how you ramped it up a bit (bacon, yes again!). I used to serve it for dinner on a hot summer eve. Funny how egg salad and memories go together!
Greg, great minds think alike 😛 I love that you use Tabasco and chive in your recipe. I'll have to try it your way! Thank you 🙂
I am an egg salad lover too! I grew up eating it because it was inexpensive to prepare for the family but healthy too. I often make egg salad ( similar to yours) to enjoy for lunch. Thanks for sharing and reminding me how good egg salad is-
Your sandwich and your recipe is delicious.
Velva
Absolute perfection. This is one on my favorite sandwiches too (for most of the same reasons you shared). Here's proof. GREG
http://www.sippitysup.com/tomato-sandwich-egg-salad-bacon-toast/
Hi Karen, I agree! Thank you 🙂
Nice to meet you too, Peachy! It's one our favorite sandwiches 🙂 Thank you!
Hi there, it was a great lunch 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Cheri! Thank you 🙂
Hi Angie, simple and delicious are two of my favorite things! Thank you 🙂
Well said, Beth! Thank you!
Hi David, yes it's definitely messy, but so worth it 🙂 Thank you!
Your sandwich sounds good…perfect for anytime of the day.
I do like a good egg salad, so this would be scrumptious on a sandwich.
This just makes the calssic egg salad more delish!! Thanks for dropping by my blog. So nice to meet you.
Everyone loves sandwiches like this, a true blue classic for sure. Great recipe Marcelle!
Simple yet very delicious…it's great for any meal!
Definitely a classic dish – you can dress it up and dress it down!
This looks like two slices stuffed with heaven, Marcelle! I think the best part about a sandwich like this is how it all oozes out so luxuriantly. A lovely, wonderful mess! ~ David
Hi Andrea! Thank you! This is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches! I hope you enjoy it as a BLT 🙂
Dear Marcelle, egg salad is a true classic. I love it as well. But it had never occurred to me to try a "BLT" version of it before. Next time I prepare some for the kids, I will go for your lovely version of this much-beloved family fare!
Have a lovely weekend!
Andrea