Egg Salad on Toast

Egg Salad on Toast is a classic, comforting dish featuring a creamy mixture of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and seasonings, served atop slices of bread. It is a staple of Western home cooking, particularly popular in the United States and United Kingdom as a quick lunch or light supper. The simplicity of the ingredients—eggs, bread, and a creamy binder—makes it a versatile and accessible meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the eggs, but can also be high in fat depending on the mayonnaise used, and provides carbohydrates from the bread. A typical serving offers key nutrients like vitamin B12, choline, and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 300-500 calories per sandwich, depending on portion size and specific ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	620 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Folate	55 mcg DFE
Choline	120 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Calcium	80 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Egg Salad on Toast is a quintessential example of 'comfort food' and is often associated with nostalgia, simplicity, and home cooking. Nutritionally, it highlights the egg's role as a complete protein and a nutrient-dense food, making it a practical and satisfying meal that has endured for generations.