Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish
A revitalized classic featuring creamy egg salad with a tangy dill pickle relish, served on artisanal sourdough — a nod to estate sale pantry finds. This american-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1/4 cup, finely minced red onion
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp, softened butter
- 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and finely chop 6 hard-boiled eggs. In a medium bowl, combine chopped eggs, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tbsp dill pickle relish, 1/4 cup finely minced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed and creamy.
- Step 2: Toast 8 slices sourdough bread until golden. Spread 1 tbsp softened butter on one side of each slice. Divide egg salad evenly between 4 buttered slices.
- Step 3: Top each with 1/2 cup mixed greens, then cover with remaining bread slices (buttered side facing out).
- Step 4: Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately. For best texture, assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep hard-boiled eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Winsted Vintage Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill Pickle Relish?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.