Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

These Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches are soft, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized, making them a staple for elegant gatherings. The simple egg salad filling is smooth and flavorful, with just enough tang from chopped pickles.

Whether served at a tea party, luncheon, or special occasion, these sandwiches are easy to prepare and always a crowd favorite.

How to make Easy Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

Makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

Measuring cup, cutting board, knife, bowl, spoon

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ¼ – ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 3 small dill pickles, chopped
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 8 slices of bread

Step-by-Step Process

1. Add the eggs to a medium pot filled halfway with water, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and put the lid on the pot for 10 minutes.

2. Run the eggs under cold water for a few minutes, then peel them and discard the shells.

3. Chop the eggs and the pickles. 

4. Mix the eggs, pickles, mayonnaise and pepper in a small bowl.

5. Cut the crust off all of the slices of bread.

6. Spread the mixture onto 4 slices of the bread, then top each slice with another.

7. Cut diagonally into 4 pieces.

8. Arrange on a platter to serve.

Helpful Tips for the Best Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

• Boil eggs fully: Ensures a firm texture for clean chopping.
• Mix gently: Keeps the salad creamy, not mushy.
• Spread evenly: Prevents filling from squeezing out when cutting.
• Use a sharp knife: Helps make clean diagonal cuts.
• Serve chilled: Enhances flavor and texture.

Yield: 6

Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

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Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches are a classic, creamy bite perfect for tea parties, brunches, and showers. Simple, elegant, and easy to prep.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ¼ - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 3 small dill pickles, chopped
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 8 slices of bread

Instructions

1. Add the eggs to a medium pot filled halfway with water, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and put the lid on the pot for 10 minutes.
2. Run the eggs under cold water for a few minutes, then peel them and discard the shells.
3. Chop the eggs and the pickles. 
4. Mix the eggs, pickles, mayonnaise, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Cut the crust off all of the slices of bread.
6. Spread the mixture onto 4 slices of the bread, then top each slice with another.
7. Cut diagonally into 4 pieces.
8. Arrange on a platter to serve.