Cress and Egg Sandwich

The Cress and Egg Sandwich is a simple yet flavorful British classic, typically featuring peppery garden cress and creamy egg salad (or sliced hard-boiled eggs) between slices of soft bread. It's a staple of light lunches, picnics, and afternoon tea, often made with white or wholemeal bread and sometimes a touch of mayonnaise or butter.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich provides a good balance of protein from the eggs and carbohydrates from the bread, with a moderate amount of fat if mayonnaise is used. It's a source of vitamins like B12 and choline from the eggs, and the cress adds a peppery kick along with some vitamin K, with a rough calorie count of 300-400 per serving depending on the bread and fillings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Folate	100 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential example of British 'tea sandwich' simplicity, often associated with elegant yet humble fare. Nutritionally, the garden cress is a fast-growing microgreen that adds a unique, sharp flavor and a boost of antioxidants to an otherwise mild sandwich.