This Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich has all the flavors of deviled eggs on a toasted ciabatta roll! The perfect easy lunch or dinner!
Deviled eggs remind me of Easter.
They also remind me of my Great-Grandmother RoRo (you remember RoRo, right?).
This is just a hunch, but I am guessing that RoRo probably served deviled eggs after church on Easter.
It should also be noted that, at the time, I thought deviled eggs were the work of the Devil. We can forgive me because I was young and just didn’t appreciate the delectable combination of eggs, sweet relish, and paprika!
This Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich has everything you love about the addicting deviled eggs of your youth all wrapped up in a toasted ciabatta roll sandwich. In truth, it’s fabulous, really.
Of course like everything fabulous, this little sandwich has a back-story…
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re running short on time; you’re famished; there are vast voids where real food should be in your fridge; but you have eggs and condiments.
Enter the Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich. Before culinary school it saved many a lunch around here!
When I don’t feel like cooking, or our work schedule has left zero time for grocery shopping, my husband and I eat dinner at Jason’s Deli. We split a sandwich and a salad bar, and as a result, after a few days, we inevitably end up with several leftover salads and a lot of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge!
These Deviled Egg Salad Sandwiches are my favorite way to repurpose the eggs.
A warm, lightly toasted roll is the perfect compliment to the smooth and creamy egg salad. The little crunch from the sweet relish and a little sprinkle of paprika pull it all together. Comforting, filling and delicious!
This is a universal sandwich. Adults and kids will dig right in and ask for seconds.
My husband LOVES these sandwiches! Almost as much, possibly more, than my tuna melts.
Instead of serving these on large rolls as lunch or dinner, you could spoon a little on small slider rolls or dinner rolls and serve them on a buffet or as a passed appetizer!
Full Disclosure: I don’t measure when I am making this sandwich; I do it all by taste. But for you I measured. You’re welcome. The sacrifices we make… 😉
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Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2–3 1x
Description
This Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich has all the flavors of deviled eggs on a toasted ciabatta roll! The perfect easy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 2–3 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light (start with 2 and add more at the end if needed)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish (not dill! Blech!)
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Sprinkle of paprika (optional)
- Lettuce, for serving (optional)
- Bread or rolls of choice.
Instructions
- Chop your boiled eggs and place in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons Miracle whip, Dijon mustard, and relish. Stir to combine. The egg yolks will combine with the miracle whip and mustard to create a paste that holds the salad together. If the mixture is still a little dry, add a little more Miracle whip. Season with pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile toast your rolls (I keep chibatta rolls in the freezer for just this purpose – to thaw, microwave for 10 seconds, cut in half and toast).
- Portion the egg salad on half of each roll, sprinkle with paprika, if desired, top with lettuce and the second half of the roll. Serve immediately while the rolls are still warm!
Notes
- Sometimes I also chop up some red and yellow peppers and mix them in with the eggs.
- The amount of mayo and mustard required will depend on how large the yolks are in the eggs and also your personal taste.
- Instead of serving these on large rolls as lunch or dinner, you could spoon a little on small slider rolls or split dinner rolls and serve them on a buffet or as a passed appetizer!
- If you don’t have leftover hard-boiled eggs, this recipe will take about 15 minutes longer. Never fear; it’s still super easy!
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53 Comments
Nikki Pals
March 21, 2015 at 10:13 amI love egg salad sandwiches and to put these extras in will just make it better.
Now the debate..fine chopped egg or coarse chopped egg.
And while the chibatta rolls are very good I sometimes love the more delicate flavor of a Croissant for my egg salad sandwich.
Thanks for a recipe that will come in very handy with Easter just around the corner.
Lindsey
March 21, 2015 at 11:15 amYou make excellent points, Nikki! I like more coarsely chopped because I like the texture! How about you? And I would never argue about any kind of sandwich made on a croissant! Croissants are delicious!
Nikki Pals
March 21, 2015 at 2:03 pmCoarse chopped.
Whole grain mustard, I like the “pop” I get when I bite into a grain.
Thank you for the “blech” on the dill..I thought I was alone on this. In pickle brine it is fine but can’t stand it in or on salads or heaven forbid salmon.
Lindsey
March 21, 2015 at 3:59 pmI see we agree about everything! Love whole grain mustard! It is the secret to my tuna melts. I must try it asap in my egg salad!
Dill pickle relish should be banned as a condiment! But dill pickles can stay 🙂 I still prefer my Great-Grandmother’s sweet pickles to dill though.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
March 21, 2015 at 8:17 pmI am a huge fan of egg salad sandwiches. They are one of my favorite sandwiches. 🙂 Love this Lindsey! Pinned!
Lindsey
March 22, 2015 at 10:08 amOf course you are!! Because I am too! Thanks for the pin, love!
marcie
March 21, 2015 at 10:05 pmI love a good egg salad sandwich — and this is reminding me that it’s been far too long! These look perfectly devilish — pinned. 🙂
Lindsey
March 22, 2015 at 10:08 amIsn’t it funny how egg salad sandwiches are like that? All of a sudden you realize you haven’t had one in forever and then nothing sounds quite as delicious!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
March 22, 2015 at 9:25 amI love egg salad sandwiches, but sometimes I forget all about them! These look amazingly yummy!
Lindsey
March 22, 2015 at 10:09 amHow?!?! You have chickens! You must remedy this situation immediately. 😉
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
March 22, 2015 at 1:00 pmCrazy isn’t it? There are times when I think….how am I going to use up all these eggs? Need to remember egg salad!
Lindsey
March 23, 2015 at 6:43 amLOL! There is something about egg salad that makes it forgettable but then when you have it, you want it all the time!
David @ Spiced
March 22, 2015 at 5:59 pmAwww…you measured just for me? I feel so special, Lindsey! I love (LOVE) egg salad sandwiches, and I’ve been craving one for weeks now…how did you know?? Will you make me one when I come to the city? Along with lots and lots of pastries? Because it’s happening. April 11-12. Now you have to step up your game and join the curling club in Schenectady, NY. I’m looking forward to having you as a teammate next season! 😉
Lindsey
March 23, 2015 at 6:42 amI did. You’re welcome. How long are you staying because your list of food demands is getting quite lengthy! 😉
April 11-12 is right before my petit four exam and 3 day midterms!!! But we’ll make it happen.
And I think it’s hilarious you think I am going to travel 2 hrs to flounder about on ice every week. I’m lucky if I make it to the grocery store in the winter! 😉
David @ Spiced
March 23, 2015 at 7:56 amWell clearly you will need to practice your petit fours then. And I could use some help with mine! Sounds like perfect timing!!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu
March 22, 2015 at 11:50 pmWow! You can even make an egg sandwich look incredible! I just wanted to dive right into my screen. Your photography is -out-of-this-world girl!
Lindsey
March 23, 2015 at 6:40 amlol! It’s not easy because eggs aren’t pretty, so thank you!!! 🙂
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
March 22, 2015 at 11:56 pmThe boyfriend is on an egg sandwich for lunch streak at the moment! I feel bad serving him curried eggs every day, but now I have a solution! Deviled egg salad sandwiches! Thanks so much for the lunchbox idea. I’m sure it will be a winner!
Lindsey
March 23, 2015 at 6:39 amMmm curried egg salad sandwich! I do a curried chicken salad sandwich…eggs is a great way to mix that up! I hope you make it for him!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
March 23, 2015 at 2:50 amYes, the sacrifices we make…LOL! I feel the same way when I post a hot cocoa or cocktail recipe when a little splash here or there is how we roll at our house. 😉 Thanks for sharing, Linds. Have a fabulous week! xo
Lindsey
March 23, 2015 at 6:38 amThanks, Stacy! Of course when I am trying to measure, the recipe never comes out the first time how I do it to taste! Have a lovely week as well!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
March 23, 2015 at 7:22 amDeviled eggs remind me of Easter, too! This sandwich looks amazing, Lindsey! I’m kind of craving it for breakfast right now.This looks like the perfect meal, especially on that roll!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek
March 23, 2015 at 9:01 amI love deviled eggs. We are swimming in eggs so any egg recipes are appreciated.
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:21 amCould you send some my way?! I run through them faster than sugar!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
March 23, 2015 at 10:13 amThese sandwiches look scrumptious! And the pics are gorgeous as always!! 🙂
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:16 amThanks, Renee!
mira
March 23, 2015 at 10:50 amLove eggs and this egg salad sandwich looks fantastic!!! Perfect for post Easter, when I have a lot of eggs left! Pinned! Gorgeous pictures!
Kelly
March 23, 2015 at 12:01 pmLove deviled eggs and now I am totally craving for an egg salad sandwich for lunch now! You reminded me that it’s been way too long since I’ve had one and yay for giving us the measurements too 🙂 These pics are gorgeous too girl!
Rachelle
March 23, 2015 at 12:21 pmWhy do I always forget about egg salad? These look fantastic!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
March 23, 2015 at 1:54 pmMy hats off to you lady, making egg salad without measuring is a feat hard for me to master! So thank you for making the sacrifice and breaking out that measuring cup and teaspoons and all! This is one delish looking sandwich! I hate to admit it – but when I was a young ‘un, I steered clear away from deviled eggs cos I though they brought out the devil in me!
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:22 amNah its more add a little, taste; add a little, taste. Easy peasey 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
March 23, 2015 at 10:20 pmThis looks amazing! Your photosgraphy is crazy good and I love this sandwich 🙂
Miss Kim @ behgopa
March 24, 2015 at 4:34 amLooks delish. Famished and pressed on time is like the story of my life~ Oh and of course, I do like to add Sriracha in my deviled eggs. Surprising, right? I assume you are using the freshly baked bread from your classes? When I was going through the bread baking sessions, I had SO much stuff that I was taking home everyday and made more than my share of sandwiches at the time.
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:15 amI am beyond shocked that you put sriracha on your deviled eggs! 😉 These sandwiches were made for you! Fast and easy and filling 🙂
These rolls are from the Farmer’s Market in Atlanta. They have fresh baked artisinal bread and it is AMAZING! I have eaten so much bread from school that I think I might pop! 🙂
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure
March 24, 2015 at 9:54 amSounds like a delicious lunch idea. Will have to try it out. My husband will love it too 🙂
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:13 amThanks, Ella! I hope you do!
Lelia
March 25, 2015 at 10:41 pmWe absolutely had deviled eggs for Easter “Dinner” after church at Roro’s!
Lindsey
March 26, 2015 at 7:01 amHa! I knew it!!!! It was just a feeling like they were there…probably because I never ate them 🙂
Cate | Chez CateyLou
March 28, 2015 at 9:38 pmThis sandwich sounds delicious! I always forget about egg salad – I totally want to make some now! And I love that you were able to make an egg salad sandwich look so gorgeous!
Chris @ Shared Appetite
March 30, 2015 at 12:49 pmAsheley is OBSESSED with deviled eggs. One year for Christmas, she got me one of those special deviled eggs serving platters. I was like… uhm, this is more of a gift for YOU than it is for me. You just want me to make you deviled eggs. #busted. She would flip if I made this for her… and being the type of husband I am, I just may have to do that #husbandoftheyear
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:08 amLOL! You should definitely break these sandwiches out and just wait for the accolades to roll in! Don’t you love those gifts that are really gifts for the other person?!? I have definitely gotten my fair share of those! She must REALLY love deviled eggs to buy one of those special plates! lol
Manali @ CookWithManali
March 30, 2015 at 2:43 pmthat’s one healthy and filling sandwich Lindsey! Love the pictures!
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:07 amThanks, Manali!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext.com
March 30, 2015 at 3:50 pmMy mum absolutely loves egg salad sandwiches – definitely going to be making this for her! It looks divine – love the mix of flavours! 😀
Lindsey
April 1, 2015 at 7:07 amI hope you do! Thank you, Jess!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
April 2, 2015 at 9:05 pmDelicious sandwich! It would be so perfect for my lunch at work! Love the lettuce in it too!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
April 3, 2015 at 2:11 pmEgg salad is one of my all time favorite sandwiches… I pretty much lived on it when I was in college. Well, that and ramen. This version sounds so grown up and fancy though, yum!
Sophie
April 11, 2015 at 5:12 amI made it, loved your version & ate it all! xxx
Lindsey
April 11, 2015 at 8:42 amI’m so glad, Sophie!
Kari
March 18, 2016 at 7:43 pmI just made this. Minus a few things. and I used to Dill relish. super good!
Lindsey
March 20, 2016 at 9:45 pmSounds good, Kari! I don’t know why but I don’t like dill relish – love dill pickles but get super sad if I accidentally purchase dill relish instead of sweet! Silly, I know.
Michael
November 17, 2019 at 2:40 amI love egg salad (and potato salad!) and your recipe sounds great (not to mention it looks STUNNING). I’ve pinned it, and I’ll be looking for an opportunity to try it out!
Lindsey
November 21, 2019 at 10:40 amThe best thing is that its so easy you can just whip it up for a quick lunch!