A Potato Salad Sandwich

The Potato Salad Sandwich is a nostalgic, creamy, and cozy lunchtime treat. Popular in Japanese cafés and beloved in homemade lunchboxes, this sandwich features soft bread filled with mashed or chunky potato salad seasoned with mayo, mustard, vinegar, and chopped veggies like celery, carrots, or cucumber. Serve it cold or toasted for added crunch. Customize with hard-boiled eggs, herbs, or a bit of cheese to make it your own. It's a budget-friendly, satisfying option perfect for picnics, snacks, or a quick lunch.

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Prep Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: lunch, sandwish

Cuisine: American, japanese inspired

Calories: 379

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 hamburger bun
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
2 leaves of lettuce
2 slices tomato
⅓ cup prepared potato salad

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Spatula or spoon
Toaster or sandwich press (optional)
Fork or potato masher
Knife and cutting board
Saucepan for boiling potatoes

Method

Open bun and spread each side with mayonnaise. Place lettuce leaves and tomato slices on bottom half of bun. Scoop potato salad onto tomato, and gently spread toward edges of bun. Cover with top of bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 637mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Creamy, comforting, and surprisingly satisfying, this potato salad sandwich brings classic picnic flavors between two slices of bread.

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A Potato Salad Sandwich