Open Faced Egg Salad Sandwiches

Transform your lunch game with these delightful Open-Faced Egg Salad Sandwiches—a fresh and satisfying twist on a classic. Perfectly hard-boiled eggs are combined with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and aromatic fresh chives for a well-balanced and flavorful egg salad. This simple yet elegant recipe uses toasted multi-grain bread as a sturdy base, lightly buttered and topped with crisp lettuce leaves for a touch of crunch and freshness. Ready in just 22 minutes, these open-faced sandwiches are an excellent choice for a quick, wholesome meal or brunch centerpiece. Serve them as-is or garnish with extra chives for a pop of color and flavor. Easy, nutritious, and utterly delicious, these sandwiches are a must-try for egg salad enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

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
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces multi-grain bread slices
• 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
• 4 pieces leaf lettuce

Directions

Step 1

1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

Step 2

2. Once cooked, remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water. Let them cool for 5 minutes.

Step 3

3. Peel the eggs, then chop them into small pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.

Step 4

4. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Gently mix until well combined.

Step 5

5. Lightly toast the multi-grain bread slices, then spread a thin layer of softened butter on each slice.

Step 6

6. Place a leaf of lettuce on each bread slice to create a base for the egg salad.

Step 7

7. Spoon the egg salad mixture on top of the lettuce leaves, distributing it evenly across the four bread slices.

Step 8

8. Garnish with additional chopped chives, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(457.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1269.4

Total Fat 83.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 851mg	0%
Sodium 2528.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 40.7g	0%

Vitamin D 178IU	0%
Calcium 290.7mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 536.0mg	0%

*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: 58.1%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 29.2%