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The Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

by Laura Fuentes

July 11, 2022
updated Sep 7, 2023
5 from 18 votes
The perfect egg salad sandwich for school and how to pack in the lunch box so it stays fresh until lunch!
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Whether you want to try egg salad for the first time or need a quick lunch idea, this Classic Egg Salad Sandwich has you covered.

It’s the definition of a simple and satisfying meal that tastes great and is easy to pack in a lunchbox!

classic egg salad sandwich on a croissant

Everyone’s Favorite Egg Salad Sandwich

The classic egg salad sandwich is making a comeback, and it’s not hard to see why. The combination of chopped hard-boiled eggs in a creamy dressing is hard to beat and keeps you full all afternoon. 

My secret to keeping the bread from getting soggy is to assemble the sandwich with fresh lettuce. It acts like a “barrier” between the egg salad and bread while adding crisp texture.

What is in the Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Here’s everything you need to make a classic egg salad sandwich that tastes like grandma’s recipe: 

  • Egg Salad: make this sammich’ with mayo-free egg salad or your favorite option from the grocery store. 
  • Bread: white, whole-wheat, multi-grain, or croissants! Use what you love! 
  • Lettuce: adds a crispy fresh texture. 
closeup of an egg salad sandwich

My egg salad recipe is a superb source of lean protein and can be prepped beforehand to make this recipe and other egg salad lunch ideas throughout the week.

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How to Pack the Classic Egg Salad Sandwich for Lunch

Time to make the classic egg salad sandwich and fill up the lunchbox!

  1. Prep
    Make the egg salad, wash and dry the lettuce, and prep any veggies. 
  2. Assemble the sandwich
    Using lettuce leaves as “barriers” between the egg salad and the bread, assemble the sandwich. Cut in half and pack it into a lunch container. 
  3. Keep this lunch fresh
    Add the veggies to the lunch box, keeping them separate from the bread, so the sandwich stays intact. Cover with a lid and pack the container into a lunch bag with an ice pack. 

Once you make it, you’ll have enough to pack a couple of lunches with egg salad. Watch this video to see how you can use it to make this sandwich and other ideas:

Check out a few of my favorite compartmentalized lunch containers so you can pack a variety of lunches and keep everything fresh.

Egg Salad Sandwich for School

Laura Fuentes
5 from 18 votes
The perfect egg salad sandwich for school and how to pack in the lunch box so it stays fresh until lunch!
Servings: 1
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

Egg salad for 1:

  • 2 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, or mayo
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • pinch salt & pepper

For the sandwich:

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 green lettuce leaves
  • ¾ cup Mayo-Free Egg Salad

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, plain Greek yogurt (or mayo), paprika, salt and pepper. Add the chopped eggs to the mixutre and mix to combine.
  • Place the sandwich bread on a flat surface, top with lettuce leaves and egg salad in the middle. Slice in half and place inside a lunch or sandwich container.
  • Pack fresh veggies and fruit and your favorite lunch sides inside a bento box or separate compartments of the lunchbox. Add an ice pack inside the lunch bag to help maintain a cool temperature.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 374mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4327IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 4mg
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