Caesar + Everything Bagel Seasoning Egg Salad on Rye
/Designed to showcase Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel seasoning, this recipe creates an elevated egg salad sandwich like you’ve never tasted before—pairing creamy, savory layers with avocado and deep brown toasted rye.
INGREDIENTS HIGHLIGHTS
THE DRESSING
Mayonnaise, Dijon & Lemon Juice: Forms a rich, creamy base balanced with a sharp, tangy zip.
Caesar + Everything Bagel Blend: Infuses garlic, seeds, and savory umami notes directly into the spread.
Black Pepper: Adds a mild, freshly ground bite to sharpen the richness.
THE SALAD
Boiled Eggs: Serves as the tender, protein-packed hero of the dish.
Dried Dill & Celery or Shallot: Adds herbal depth alongside a crisp, aromatic crunch.
THE SANDWICH
Avocado & Microgreens: Delivers buttery richness and a fresh, vibrant top layer.
Butter Lettuce: Keeps the toast crisp by acting as a fresh moisture barrier.
Rye Bread & Butter: Provides a sturdy, earthy base toasted to golden, butter-crisped perfection.
START WITH THE EGGS AND DRESSING
Boil and Chill the Eggs Start by bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil and gently lowering in your eggs. Let them cook for 10 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath for 15 minutes. Cold shocks the eggs, pulling the whites away from the inner shell membrane so they peel effortlessly under cool running water.
Whisk and Rest the Dressing While the eggs are cooking, whisk together your mayo, Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel seasoning blend, Dijon, fresh lemon juice, and a few cranks of fresh black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and glossy. Cover and let it sit on the counter while the eggs finish their ice bath—giving those bold garlic, seed, and umami flavors time to hydrate and meld together into a balanced spread. Note: You should refrigerate the dressing if you expect it to set longer than 45 minutes.
BUILD THE EGG SALAD
Separate your chilled, peeled eggs into yolks and whites. Drop the yolks right into your rested dressing bowl and mash them together until silky smooth—this creates a luscious, unified sauce base. Roughly chop the egg whites into tender, rustic chunks and fold them into the creamy yolk mixture along with the dried dill and finely minced shallots (or celery). Give it a gentle toss so the dressing coats every bite without breaking down the whites or bruising the dill.
TOAST THE RYE & PREP THE AVOCADO
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and pan-toast your rye slices until browned and lightly crisp—this creates a foundation that won't turn soggy under the egg salad. While the bread toasts, coarsely mash your avocado with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to keep it bright and prevent browning.
LAYER & ASSEMBLE
Spread the lemon-avocado mash onto a slice of toasted rye, then pile on a generous scoop of the Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel egg salad. Finish with a layer of microgreens, then a sprinkle of the seasoning blend for a bit of extra pop, then top it with butter lettuce. Top with the second toast, press down gently, and slice diagonally using a serrated knife with a light sawing motion so you don't squeeze out the creamy filling. I recommend using toothpicks to help hold the halves together.
ENJOY & COMMENT
Dig in and enjoy! As we launch our new Delecticious seasoning blend lineup, we’d love to hear how this Caesar + Everything Bagel egg salad turned out for you. Leave a star rating and drop a comment below to share your thoughts!
HOW TO MAKE IT
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Caesar + Everything Bagel Egg Salad Sandwich
Created to let Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel seasoning shine, this recipe transforms classic egg salad with rich mashed yolks, smashed avocado, and crispy pan-toasted rye.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the eggs. Lower 6 eggs into boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 15 minutes. Note: To help the shells slide right off, peel them under a soft stream of cool water shortly after the ice bath.
- Make the dressing and rest it 30-45 minutes. Whisk mayo, Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel blend, Dijon, lemon juice, and black pepper together. Note: Resting is important because it lets the individual elements shine on their own while creating a unified flavor profile.
- Build the salad. Peel and halve the eggs. Separate the yolks and mash them into the dressing until smooth. Then rough chop the whites, and fold them in with the celery or shallot and dill.
- Pan toast the rye. Melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Cook until toasted just a little to hold the sandwich, flip, and toast the second face for about a minute.
- Smash the avocado with a squeeze of lemon.
- Assemble: Layer toasted rye with mashed avocado and a generous scoop of egg salad. Sprinkle with a dash of Delecticious Caesar + Everything Bagel seasoning, then stack with microgreens, butter lettuce, and the top slice of bread.
- Press gently and cut on the diagonal with a serrated knife, sawing rather than pressing down.
Notes
Peeling Eggs: To help the shells slide right off, peel them under a soft stream of cool water shortly after the ice bath.
Dressing Rest: Resting is important because it lets the individual elements shine on their own while creating a unified flavor profile.