Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich
Certain sandwiches are essential to life, and my vegan egg salad sandwich is one of them. I make this sandwich with tofu, vegan mayo, and nutritional yeast. It delivers a creamy, savory flavor that resembles a classic egg salad while staying fully plant-based. This sandwich comes together in just 10 minutes and makes a delicious, protein-packed meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 579kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 1½ tsp yellow mustard
- 1½ tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 8 oz firm tofu pressed, drained and cut into ¼ inch cubes
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the mayo, mustard, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Gently fold the tofu, diced celery, dill and chives through the mayo.
- Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- To assemble the sandwiches; place a layer of lettuce and egg salad on top of a slice of bread. Finish with another layer of bread and slice in half.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this vegan egg salad recipe is to drain and lightly press the tofu before cutting. I do this to remove the excess moisture, which allows the dressing to coat the tofu instead of becoming watery. This helps keep a richer, more flavorful filling.
- Cut small cubes: I keep my cubes small so that it resembles traditional chopped egg. It also makes the filling easier to bite into without pieces falling out.
- Use kala namak: If I want that classic, slightly sulfuric egg smell, I add 1/4 teaspoon of kala namak.
- Chill filling: I refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes, to allow the herbs and dressing to infuse and give the tofu a chance to absorb the flavors.
- Add extra crunch: For an extra crunch and a bit of tart acidity, I add 1 tablespoon of chopped pickles.
- Choose a sturdy bread: I select bread that holds the filling well, and cut thicker slices to avoid any breaking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g