There is something incredibly comforting about a simple egg and cucumber sandwich. Soft bread layered with creamy egg filling and crisp cucumber slices creates a refreshing sandwich that works beautifully for breakfast, lunchboxes, tea time, or even a light dinner.
This easy egg and cucumber sandwich recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and uses simple pantry ingredients. The creamy egg mixture paired with cool cucumber gives every bite the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
If you are looking for a quick breakfast sandwich, a vegetarian lunch idea, or an easy tea sandwich recipe, this cucumber egg sandwich is one you will make again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Egg and Cucumber Sandwich
- Quick and easy to make
- Perfect for breakfast or lunchbox
- High protein vegetarian sandwich
- Great for afternoon tea parties
- Refreshing and light for warm days
- Easy to customize with herbs and spices
We eat sandwiches a lot and different varieties, but I never got them recorded here. Time to make that change. A regular sandwich in our house is Tuna Sandwich and when figs are in season, I always make fig chutney cheese sandwich.
Ingredients you need for this Egg And Cucumber Sandwich
Boiled eggs - Here is how I boiled eggs. I place the eggs in cold water and turn on the stove. Once the water comes to boil, I cover the pot, and let it cook for 8 minutes.
Cucumber - You can use thinly sliced cucumbers too, but I like how easy it to bite the salad when the cucumber is grated and mixed with boiled eggs.
Avocado - Avocado makes the filling taste creamy. You can skip avocado if you don't have it handy. I have made it several times without avocado too.
Lettuce - I love lettuce in my sandwiches and burgers. I love the crunch it adds at every bite.
Sour Cream - Mayo is the obvious choice, but try sour cream. It adds a refreshing tang to the sandwich. You can also use hung yogurt if you don't have sour cream.
Salt, pepper - Salt and pepper for seasoning and do not skip the pepper here. It will taste bland with the right amount of salt and pepper. So, do taste the filling before you start making the sandwich.
Although I gave measurements in the recipe card, you can definitely change it based on your taste bud.
Steps to prepare the Sandwich
1- Hard boil the eggs and once done, peel the eggs.
2- Scrape or peel the cucumber and then grate it using the big holes in a grater box.
3- Place the boiled eggs in a mixing bowl, and mash it roughly using a fork, then add the grated cucumber and mix it around.
4- Add sour cream, salt and pepper and mix it once last time.
5- Add the avocado and mash it too.
6- On the bread slice, layer the lettuce and spoon the mixture. Then cover with another slice of bread and slice the sandwich as per your liking.
Enjoy the sandwich fresh! It's very refreshing and taste best when enjoyed right away.
I have used regular sandwich bread, but you can use other variety of rustic bread too.
Tips for the Best Egg Cucumber Sandwich
- Use fresh soft bread for the best texture
- English cucumber works great because it has fewer seeds
- Chill the egg filling before assembling for better flavor
- Add cracked pepper for extra freshness
- Remove excess moisture from cucumber slices
- Use whole grain bread for a healthier sandwich option
Variations you may like with this egg salad sandwich
Indian Style Egg Sandwich - Add green chili, chaat masala, and cilantro for an Indian inspired flavor.
Healthy Egg Sandwich - Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Tea Sandwich Version - Cut the crusts off and slice into elegant finger sandwiches for afternoon tea.
High Protein Sandwich - Add sliced avocado or cottage cheese for extra protein.
Adding some pickled veggies or pickled onion will also add a subtle punch to the sandwich.
What to Serve With Egg and Cucumber Sandwich
This easy sandwich pairs beautifully with:
- Tomato soup
- Potato chips
- Fresh fruit salad
- Iced tea
- Masala chai
- Green salad
You can also serve it as part of a brunch spread or picnic menu.
Storage Tips
This sandwich tastes best fresh, but you can prepare the egg filling ahead of time.
- Store egg filling in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Assemble sandwiches just before serving for best texture
- Avoid freezing because cucumber releases water after thawing
FAQs
You can mix avocado with sour cream, and spread that on the bread slices before layering the sliced cucumber and sliced egg.
I love mayo in my egg sandwich but on hot summer days, sour cream felt very refreshing and nice to the palate.
You can make in advance but add less sour cream or else it will get watery and soggy as it sits on the plate.
Egg And Cucumber Sandwich
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 Small cucumber
- 2 tablespoon Sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- Salt as per taste
- 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs, peel once cold and then place in a mixing bowl. Using a fork, smash into rough chunks.
- Grate the cucumber using the big hole of the grating box. Once done, place in the same mixing bowl.
- Peel the avocado, discard the seeds and add that too in the mixing bowl.
- Add sour cream, salt, pepper and give a mix. Make sure to taste for salt.
- Slice the edges of the sandwich bread (optional), then layer a couple slices of lettuce. Top it with a couple spoons of the sandwich mixture and top it with another slice of bread.
- Based on your liking, slice the sandwich into half, diagonal or into small 4 bites.
- Enjoy right away.
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Can't seem to add a comment under the actual recipe but I found a mistake (https://www.playfulcooking.com/yogurt-banana-chocolate-cake/) -> the temperature in C should be 175 not 150C, as that's the closest equivalent to 350 F available on most ovens