Mayonnaise Sandwich (Veg Mayo Sandwich)
Updated: September 21, 2023, By Swasthi
Mayonnaise Sandwich recipe under 10 minutes. Make this ultimate Veg Mayo Sandwich with crisp toasted bread, crunchy veggies, creamy mayo and spices to flavor up. This recipe makes the best breakfast sandwich that is super-fast to make on a busy morning. Mayonnaise sandwiches are a common thing in the eateries, cafes & fast food chains. These are made in numerous ways and tagged with different names.
About Mayo Sandwich
This is a simplest recipe for mayonnaise sandwich made with minimal ingredients like bread, vegetables, spices and herbs that are mostly pantry staples. These sandwiches are crunchy, creamy, flavor-packed and so delicious!! These can be made without a bread toaster, sandwich maker or an oven.
The basic mayonnaise sandwiches served in a lot of cafes are made without toasting the bread. So if you don’t fancy the crisp toasted bread then you may just make the filling and spread it on the bread slices and serve.
The filling is made by just mixing the fine chopped veggies with mayo and flavouring ingredients.
I have shared a few variations and substitutes for the recipe so you can easily make it for your entire family. This is also a kids’ friendly recipe & it is a family favourite in my home.
These mayonnaise sandwiches are great to serve for a breakfast or snack. If making for a meal then simply make a double decker sandwich.
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How to Make Mayo Sandwich (Stepwise photos)
Prepare the filling
1. Butter the bread slices and toast on a large griddle until golden and crisp. You can also skip toasting. You can also just butter the bread, then fill the sandwich and toast in sandwich maker. For this recipe you will need 4 bread slices.
2. Add the following ingredients to a mixing bowl:
- 2 tablespoons Onions or shallots or green onions chopped finely
- 1 Green chili (deseeded and chopped optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove minced)
3. Here are the veggies you will need – about ½ cup:
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (capsicum, or firm ripe tomatoes, chopped)
- ¼ cup lettuce or cabbage fine chopped
- 2 tablespoons carrots (shredded/grated, optional )
- 2 tablespoons sweet corn (Boiled, optional)
4. Add ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper, ¼ to ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, 3 tablespoons mayo and ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder (or 1 tsp Dijon mustard). Mix all the ingredients. The filling is ready. Taste test and add more of chilli, pepper or mayo etc if you want.
You may add any other sauce like red chilli sauce, mustard sauce or schezwan sauce.
Make Veg Mayo Sandwich
5. Spread the mixture on a slice of bread.
6. Cover with another slice.
Slice veg mayo sandwich and serve.
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Pro Tips and substitutes
Mayonnaise is the key ingredient in this recipe. Most store bought mayos are a hit or miss. So choose one carefully. The taste of your sandwich depends on the mayo you choose. If you are a vegetarian then you can choose eggless mayo. If you are a vegan use vegan mayonnaise made with nuts.
However if you do not have any kind of mayo then simply strain your homemade yogurt in a cheese cloth or muslin cloth and use it in the recipe. For more details you may check this recipe of Hung curd. The other substitutes for mayo are cream cheese & Greek yogurt.
You can also check these Cream cheese sandwiches and Yogurt sandwich which are a variation of the recipe shared here.
Bread: In eateries and cafes mayonnaise sandwich is mostly made with white soft bread. Since we don’t eat white bread I have used multi grain bread. Sometimes I also make these with sourdough bread or artisan bread. So use any kind of bread that is available to you.
Veggies: The quickest way to make this sandwich by using chopped onions, grated carrots, deseeded chopped firm tomatoes and any fresh herbs like coriander leaves etc. Preparing these will take just 5 to 7 minutes.
Other veggies like bell peppers, sweet corn, beetroot, lettuce, pumpkin, potatoes, arugula (rockets) & cabbage also go well in a mayo sandwich. But they do take some time for preparing like sweet corn, beetroot & potatoes need to be boiled first.
If using broccoli & pumpkin then grill them and use. So choose the veggies of your choice.
I went the simplest way by using onions, lettuce & red bell peppers since I had only these at home.
Spices & herbs: I use ground black pepper, red chilli flakes and ground mustard (powder). You can use any sauce like mustard sauce, chilli sauce or schezwan sauce for heat.
Faqs
Toasted vs untoasted bread
This is a personal choice. But these can be made either ways & both taste good. Toasted mayo sandwiches won’t turn soggy quickly. If you are using store bought bread, then with the current situation it is good to toast them.
We prefer the toasted bread to make any sandwich, so I have toasted in a pan. However you can also toast these in a sandwich maker or toast the bread in oven or air fryer.
How to make this in 10 mins.
Firstly toast the buttered bread slices on a pan until golden. While they toast, chop the veggies and make the filling. Once the bread is done, cool them down for 2 to 3 mins and spread the filling. Making 2 servings of these mayo sandwiches just takes 10 mins.
Variations
Making mayonnaise sandwich with boiled egg and chicken is also common. If you eat eggs & chicken then you can check this Mayo egg sandwich and Mayo chicken sandwich.
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Mayonnaise Sandwich Recipe (Veg Mayo Sandwich)
For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card
Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )
- 4 slices bread
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise (Substitute with Greek yogurt , sour cream or cream cheese)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove minced)
- ¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 pinch salt (mayo is salted, so use only if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice optional
Veggies of Choice
- 2 tablespoons Onions or shallots or green onions chopped finely
- ¼ cup bell pepper (capsicum, or firm tomatoes, chopped)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons Cabbage or lettuce fine chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons carrots (shredded/grated )
- 2 tablespoons sweet corn (Boiled)
- 1 Green chili (deseeded and chopped optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Butter the bread slices on both the sides.
- Optional – Begin by toasting the buttered bread on a griddle or toaster. You can also skip toasting if you like to save sometime. If you are not serving right away toasting them is a good idea, since it prevents the sandwich from turning too soggy.
- To a mixing bowl add all the prepared veggies, garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, mustard and mayonnaise.
- Mix well and taste test. If required add more mayo, salt or seasoning to taste. If you want you may add a dash of lemon juice.
How to make Veg Mayo Sandwich
- Gently spread the prepared mayo mixture on 2 toasted bread slices.
- Place another slice and slice to triangles or squares. Serve mayonnaise sandwich immediately.
NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)
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Mayonnaise Sandwich first published in December 2016. Updated & republished in July 2022.
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Comments
Swasthi, I love all your recipes. Whenever I look for something new to try, I first look for YOUR recipes and always end up trying them out! They are easy to follow and turn out delicious. Patricia (Pune)
Can this recipe be used for my 7yr old kid’s tiffin?
It is unsafe to keep mayonnaise at room temperature for longer than 1 to 2 hours. If you use strained yogurt/ Greek Yogurt/ hung yogurt you can pack in the kids’ tiffin. You may check this hung curd recipe to make your own strained yogurt.
Thank you. This recipe is beautiful. My mayo sandwiches came out amazing.
delicious! quick tip: you can save a little time by using mayonnaise from the store. also i also don’t like veggies so i just leave those out. so quick and tasty!
Very thankful for the recipe ??
Thank you! This is the best mayonnaise sandwich I have found online. Healthy and turns out so good. Sometimes I also add grated boiled eggs and it turns out fantastic.
Hi Swasthi,
How to prepare mayonnaise at home with r without egg
Hi Shwetha,
I don’t have the recipe yet on the blog
Hi Swathi, can u pls post mayonnaise recipe
Hi Swasthi,
Love your recipes!!! Can you also show us how to make some mayo at home because the store bought one get expired quick.
Thanks in advanced
Really tasty…loved it
Thank you
Hi Swasthi,
Thanks for the easy & authentic recipes for most of the Indian Food.
In lockdown I have tried your many recipes & happy to say all turned good.
If I make something new now, my Son says is it from Swasthi’s. This much you have become part of our food.
Once again thanks for the recipes & tips.
One request, I did not come across bread or pav recipe, if you can please share, I wish to bake bread at home white & whole wheat both.
Keep smiling & sharing.
Amruta
Hello Amruta
You are welcome! Happy to know the recipes turned out good. Yes I will try to share. Thank you!
🙂
It was amazing.
Thanks it is really helpful to follow your recipes…they are tasty and easy to follow.
Keep posting
Welcome Veena
Sure will keep posting!
can you share the receipe of veg mayo?
Hi Abha,
Some other time! Not now
Does the mayo needed to be cooked ?
No. Mayo is ready to eat and needs no cooking!
Which veg mayo did you use? There are so many brands available.
I use yaks organic eggless mayo
I am greatly impressed. I am a novice. Separated from my spouse but have decided to stay single. I want to learn to cook great tasting meal. Thanks
Hello Dr.Abimbola Anthony,
You are welcome. Thank you so much for reading. Hope you enjoy the recipes.
Swasthi Di
Yummy Sandwich. We tried this mayo sandwich with corn. We roasted corn in the oven with green chutney and then followed your recipe. It was very good. Thank you di.
Hi Rajanya,
You are welcome. Wow! Loved your idea using grilled corn in the mayonnaise sandwich. Green chutney smeared grilled corn is a very special street food in Bangalore. You brought back the memories. Thank you so much for the comment.
Instead of mayo I use hung curd.
Yes yamini you can use hung curd
Step by step recipes given
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Hi Swasti maam,
i wanted to know how long can i keep mayo mixture out in this weather, as it is summer now. I am planning to make sandwiches at my work place (with sandwich maker). So for how long can this mixture stay good…
Hi Rohan,
If you are using a eggless mayo, yes you can keep it for 2 to 3 hours or even more without refrigeration. If there is egg in it, then it is good to consume within 1 hour of removing it from fridge. You may not smell or taste it bad but actually it begins to decompose after 1 hour in summers. Have you thought of using hung curd instead of mayo. That really works with little paneer added to it. Keeps fresh for 4 to 5 hours. Hope this helps.
Hi swasti,
Nice recipe…lik to have ur suggestion on buying mayonnaise….every mayonnaise I store bought tasted sour nd pungent but tat we tasted at restaurants with shawarma ws creamy sweet nd mild….y such diffence…can u pls guide me to select th ryt mayo lik we taste in restaurnts…
Hi Sunitha,
Thanks. Yes most of them are sour tasting. I guess it is the vinegar or citric acid used as a preservative. For shawarma, most places use yogurt garlic sauce made of hung curd. I suggest not to buy mayo if you don’t like the sour flavor. It is anyhow not healthy. Instead make of use hung curd in place of mayo. You can check the recipe of yogurt sauce used in shawarma here. You can find it towards the end of the post. You can use the same in burgers, wraps, sandwiches etc. You can also check this post I have shared another similar sauce. Hope this helps