Vegan ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich
Vegan Egg Salad is made with silken tofu, perfectly seasoned vegan mayo, mustard, and chives and served as a sandwich or wrap! It’s easily customizable, protein-rich, and quick and easy to make.
Made with simple ingredients, this mock egg salad is so easy to put together and makes for a satisfying, comfort food sandwich!
It’s easily customizable, letting you get creative with additional mix-ins and seasonings. But as is, this recipe is a great base for all your tofu egg salad creations.
Now I’m not going to fool you into thinking this tastes just like egg salad, but it’s very close and great for those who are looking for a replacement of a classic egg salad.
To me, tofu resembles the texture of egg whites, and just like egg whites it has no flavor and will take on whatever flavors it’s mixed with.
Once you give this tofu egg salad a try, I think you’ll love it and see exactly what I mean. Just be sure to read the post to find out all the tips and tricks for making your very best vegan egg salad sandwich!
Ingredients You’ll Need
In this recipe, soft or silken tofu is cubed and gently folded with a seasoned mayo and served on bread with leafy greens, or put on lettuce wraps as a gluten-free option.
Here is everything you will need, plus ingredient variations:
- Tofu – Soft or silken is best.
- Vegan mayo – Use store-bought or make homemade Vegan Mayo.
- Dijon – Feel free to use regular or whole grain in its place.
- Celery salt – Can be optional, but adds a lovely overall flavor.
- Turmeric – Adds a light golden hue, but can be left out for mock egg white salad).
- Salt – I recommend adding a pinch of black salt, aka Kala Namak (affiliate link), which adds an eggy, sulfur flavor
- Chives – You can use green onions or leave them out altogether.
- Bread – fresh and soft bread is ideal
- Leafy greens – Use your favorite or cupped lettuce for wraps.
- Red onion + radishes – Can be optional.
How To Make Vegan Egg Salad
- Prep the tofu. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Gently pat dry between a clean dish towel or paper towel.
- Make the egg salad dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, dijon, celery seed, turmeric, and salt. To save on washing a dish, combine the dressing in the mixing bowl you will use for the egg salad.
- Combine ingredients. Add the tofu and chives to a medium mixing bowl, and pour the dressing over top (shown above left).
- Mix and mash. Gently fold to mix, and give a few mashes to break up some of the tofu cubes (above right).
And now you’re ready to use this delicious mock egg salad!
Top Tips
Can I use different types of mustard?
Yes! I love Dijon, but whole-grain or yellow mustard would also be delicious. Mustard adds a nice tang to the vegan egg salad so don’t leave it out. In fact, you can use a little more if you like. Just be sure to taste the mayo mix before using.
What other mix-ins can be added to vegan egg salad?
- Briny foods like pickles or horseradish
- Celery, bell peppers, or carrots for texture
- Olives
- Herbs: fresh chopped basil, tarragon, dill, parsley (stay away from dried herbs)
- Spices: garlic or onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin or cayenne (for heat)
Looking for that sulfur-eggy flavor?
Try using kala namak (<wikipedia), aka black salt, which contains a sulfurous, pungent smell, the same characteristics that hard-boiled eggs have. So if you want that eggy flavor, add a generous pinch of this salt to the mayo mix! You can find it online at a reasonable price here: Kala Namak (<affiliate link)
Best tofu for vegan egg-less salad
I’ve tried silken, soft, and firm tofu in this recipe, and I must say that I prefer soft and silken. Maybe it was the brand (Trader Joe’s) of firm tofu I used, but it was a little too firm, spongy, and had a strong flavor. My favorite is Wildwood silken and soft tofu which has just the right texture, a very mild flavor, and holds up well when mixing. Keep in mind that tofu differs slightly in flavor and texture between brands, so you’ll want to experiment until you find the right one for you.
What is the best bread for tofu egg salad sandwich?
Tofu egg salad is soft and squishy and pairs best with breads that are softer and mild in flavor. If the bread texture is too firm (like a bagel), the eggless salad may squeeze out the sides when taking a bite of your sandwich. The best breads are whole grain, oat bread, french bread, and even sourdough, which are all fantastic. I think rye would be delicious too!
How To Store + Meal Prep
- Refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 – 6 days.
- Meal prep: It can easily be made ahead and prepped for to-go meals, too, using multi-use containers (affiliate link) or baggies.
Serving Suggestions
It’s good to have a classic vegan ‘egg’ salad recipe up your sleeve, and is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Here are a few of my favorite serving options:
- Sandwich: To make tofu egg salad sandwiches, simply layer the bread with leafy greens and ‘egg’ salad, with optional red onion and radishes, top with a slice of bread, cut in half, and enjoy!
- Wraps: To make mock egg salad wraps, scoop onto cupped lettuce such as romaine, bibb, red or green leaf. You can also use large leaf kale, chard or collards, these will have a stronger bitter flavor.
- Crackers: Serve with a variety of crackers for scooping.
More Vegan Sandwich Recipes!
- Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich (it’s a fan favorite)
- Hummus Veggie Sandwich
- Roasted Red Pepper, Hummus & Avocado Sandwich
- Grilled Peanut Butter & Apple Sandwich
- See all vegan Sandwich & Wrap recipes on TSV!
If you try this tofu egg salad sandwich recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make. Cheers!
PrintVEGAN EGG SALAD SANDWICH
Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich is made with simple ingredients and easy to put together, making the perfect, flavorful sandwich! You will want to make this recipe again and again!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Entree
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tub (14-16oz) organic tofu (silken, soft or medium firm)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard (whole grain or regular ok too)
- 1/2 teaspoon celery powder or 1/4 cup fresh celery, diced, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, optional for color
- generous pinch of salt (kala namak, smoked or regular mineral salt)
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
To Serve
- 6 slices of bread of choice
- leafy greens
- red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Tofu: Cut tofu into about 1/2 inch cubes, lay in between a dish towel or paper towels to soak up excess moisture. Gently press, careful to not press too hard if using silken and soft tofu.
Assemble Salad: In the bottom of a medium sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, dijon, optional celery powder and turmeric, salt and pepper, mix well to combine. Add tofu and chives, gently fold into the mayo mix until well coated. If you like, feel free to mash the vegan egg salad, or mash just 1/2 of it.
Serve: Serve on your favorite bread with leafy greens. Great with crackers too!
Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Adjust ingredients to suit your taste. If you love mustard, feel free to add another tablespoon. If it at all seems bland, then a tad more salt is needed (eggs are typically salty).
Other add-ins:
- Briny foods like pickles or horseradish
- Celery, bell peppers or carrots for texture
- Olives
- Herbs: fresh chopped basil, tarragon, dill, parsley
- Spices: garlic or onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin or cayenne (for heat)
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Absolutely wonderful recipe! I will use soft instead of silken next time, just because of the texture, and I used tofu scramble seasoning. Really, really good!
We added more than one generous pinch of salt, it turned out amazing! My husband and I devoured it! Yum!
I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe – the soft and silken tofu does resemble eggs and it was very easy to make. Question – does the 312 cals / serving include the whole-grain bread? If so, do you have the calorie amount for one serving without bread? Thank you for this simple and yummy recipe!
Thanks for sharing, Kym! Without bread, the vegan eggsalad is 158 calories per serving. I hope that helps, and I hope you enjoy the tofu eggsalad often!
When I finished making this tofu “egg” salad, I tasted it and couldn’t believe it! It’s SO good! I did mash it slightly to break up the tofu cubes just a little & it was perfect on toast.
This is so delicious and great for lunch prep!
I made this for just one. Sorry didn’t go to nearly as much trouble in preparation, I was hungry. Added ingredients and smashed with fork. This was fantastic! What a keeper.
I love it! I’ll have to give that a try sometime. Glad you loved it! Cheers :)
This was terrific! I love the idea of using silken tofu, it was spot on. For the mayo I didn’t use any celery and only had sea salt on hand, but still delicious. Thanks!