Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread

Whip up a creamy and satisfying gluten-free egg salad, bursting with fresh herbs and a hint of tang. Served atop perfectly toasted gluten-free bread, this quick lunch offers a delightful balance of textures and bright flavors.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Total: 20 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy lunch recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (5 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including large eggs, gluten-free mayonnaise, gluten-free dijon mustard — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more lunch recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread: When preparing this lunch recipe, gluten-free bread should go in a clean toaster or under the broiler on fresh foil, never a toaster shared with regular bread. Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard also need a gluten-free label.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on gluten-free bread and mayonnaise. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
1/4 cup gluten-free mayonnaise Shop
1 tbsp gluten-free Dijon mustard Shop
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
8 slices gluten-free bread Shop

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, gently mash the hard-boiled eggs with a fork until they reach your desired consistency, leaving some small chunks for texture. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
2 Add the gluten-free mayonnaise, gluten-free Dijon mustard, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh lemon juice to the mashed eggs. Stir everything together until well combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
3 Season the egg salad mixture generously with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to distribute the flavors evenly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
4 Toast the slices of gluten-free bread until golden brown and slightly crisp. This process should take approximately 3-5 minutes in a toaster or under a broiler.
5 Generously spread the prepared gluten-free egg salad onto half of the toasted gluten-free bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to create sandwiches, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

340

Calories

22g

Protein

40g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

362mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Cool the hard-boiled eggs in ice water before peeling. The shells come off more easily.
Toast the gluten-free bread just before assembling. It softens quickly under the egg salad.
Chill the egg salad for 30 minutes so the chives and mustard blend in and it firms up.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread take?

Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread takes about 20 minutes: 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread?

Check large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled, gluten-free mayonnaise, gluten-free Dijon mustard before they go into Gluten-Free Egg Salad on Bread. Gluten-free bread should go in a clean toaster or under the broiler on fresh foil, never a toaster shared with regular bread. Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard also need a gluten-free label.

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