Egg salad is a classic summer sandwich filling with countless variations, and this version adds a tasty twist. Combining the familiar flavors of bacon and eggs with sweet pimientos, it’s a simple, satisfying option that’s sure to please meat lovers and protein seekers alike.
This recipe pairs crisp bacon bits with creamy eggs and a touch of pimiento for color and gentle sweetness. It’s an easy make-ahead choice for sandwiches, salads, or appetizers.
My grandmother made simple egg salad sandwiches for road trips home from visits to Vermont. She used hearty New England brown bread, wrapped the sandwiches in wax paper, and tucked dill pickles into the picnic pack. Those lunches—eaten during a stop while refueling a small plane—are still some of my fondest food memories: sandwiches, cold glass bottles of Coke, and strong airport coffee for Dad.
My dad standing beside an airplane similar to the one we flew from Vermont to Ohio.
Those simple sandwiches are the inspiration behind this bacon and pimiento egg salad—comforting, portable, and easy to adapt.
Bacon & Pimiento Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
12 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing for picnics)
2 tablespoons mustard
3 tablespoons pimientos, drained and chopped
5 ounces bacon bits (or cooked, crumbled bacon)
Recipe Directions:
Hard-boil and cool the eggs. Peel and chop them into a medium mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise (or salad dressing), mustard, pimientos, and bacon bits. Stir until well combined, then chill before serving to let flavors meld.
Approximate Nutrition Information:
Servings per recipe: 12. Amount per serving (approximate): Calories 178, Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Sodium 513 mg, Carbohydrates 4 g, Protein 11 g.
Serving Suggestions:
This egg salad is versatile. Serve it in a hot dog bun, on wheat toast, or a bagel with lettuce and pickles for a hearty sandwich. Use it as a spread with crackers for an appetizer, or mound it over mixed greens and chopped vegetables for a light meal.
Pair it with a simple soup and an easy dessert for a complete meal, or enjoy it on its own for a quick lunch.
If you plan to pack this salad for a picnic, consider substituting a salad dressing that resembles mayonnaise to reduce spoilage risk in warm weather. If you prefer traditional mayonnaise, keep the salad well chilled and limit its time at room temperature.
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