Egg Salad on Crostini

Egg Salad on Crostini is a classic appetizer featuring creamy, seasoned egg salad served atop small, toasted slices of baguette. The salad typically combines hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs like chives or dill, often with a touch of celery for crunch. This elegant yet simple dish has roots in European and American culinary traditions, commonly appearing as a light lunch or party finger food.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in fat and protein, primarily from eggs and mayonnaise, with carbs coming mainly from the bread. It provides key nutrients like vitamin B12, choline from eggs, and some fiber if whole-grain bread is used. A typical serving (2-3 crostini) ranges from 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Choline	110 mg
Selenium	14 mcg
Phosphorus	160 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 2 crostini with egg salad (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, egg salad on crostini represents a fusion of rustic European bruschetta-style presentation with the beloved American egg salad sandwich. Nutritionally, it's interesting how the protein-rich eggs paired with healthy fats from olive oil-based mayo can make this appetizer surprisingly satisfying and balanced.