Best-Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Best-Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches
45 min.
6
559kcal

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If you’re on the lookout for a deliciously hearty meal that straddles the line between casual and gourmet, look no further than these Best-Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or just a delightful snack, this recipe features egg salad elevated with crispy bacon and zesty pimiento-stuffed green olives, all nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted bread. Best of all, it caters to those seeking a dairy-free option without sacrificing flavor or creaminess.

Imagine biting into a sandwich where the crunch of crispy bacon meets the rich, creamy texture of a well-seasoned egg salad. With each mouthful, you’ll savor the interplay of flavors, enhanced by Dijon mustard's tang and the freshness of finely chopped celery. The addition of vibrant red leaf lettuce not only brings a pop of color but also adds a refreshing crunch that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

This recipe is not only simple to prepare, taking just about 45 minutes to whip up, but it’s also a surefire way to impress at your next luncheon or picnic. With six generous servings packed into 559 calories, it’s a fulfilling option that will satisfy your cravings while still keeping your nutritional goals in check. So grab your apron and get ready to enjoy a timeless classic that'll quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bacon 
  • 0.3 cup celery finely chopped
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • large hardboiled eggs peeled coarsely chopped
  • 12 leaf lettuce leaves red
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives green chopped
  • 12 slices sandwich bread white toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  2. Cut bacon slices crosswise in half.
  3. Combine chopped eggs, celery, and olives in bowl.
  4. Mix in 1/4 cup mayonnaise and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place toast slices on work surface; spread lightly with remaining mayonnaise. Divide egg salad among 6 toast slices.
  6. Place 4 bacon pieces, then 2 lettuce leaves atop egg salad on each. Cover with remaining toast slices, mayonnaise side down.
  7. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories559kcal
Protein13.77%
Fat67.04%
Carbs19.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.46
Glycemic Load
17.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
16.719565062419%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:559.47kcal
27.97%
Fat:41.25g
63.47%
Saturated Fat:10.75g
67.16%
Carbohydrates:26.58g
8.86%
Net Carbohydrates:25.03g
9.1%
Sugar:3.67g
4.08%
Cholesterol:285.55mg
95.18%
Sodium:851.22mg
37.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.06g
38.13%
Selenium:42.36µg
60.51%
Vitamin K:35.29µg
33.61%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.88%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.61%
Phosphorus:243.28mg
24.33%
Folate:88.85µg
22.21%
Vitamin B3:4.24mg
21.22%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.99%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.37%
Iron:2.8mg
15.53%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
15.02%
Calcium:149.93mg
14.99%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.26%
Vitamin A:574.5IU
11.49%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.44%
Vitamin D:1.68µg
11.2%
Potassium:257.79mg
7.37%
Magnesium:28.31mg
7.08%
Fiber:1.55g
6.2%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Source:Epicurious