Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 8 slices white or wheat sandwich bread
• 4 leaves lettuce

Method

1. 1

   Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   5:00 · Bring water to a boil
2. 2

   Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs sit in the hot water.

   10:00 · Sit covered
3. 3

   Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool completely before peeling.

   5:00 · Cool in ice water
4. 4

   Peel the eggs and chop them into small, even pieces using a knife or egg slicer.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, red onion, and chives.

6. 6

   Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then fold gently until evenly combined.

7. 7

   Lay out 4 slices of bread and top each with a lettuce leaf.

8. 8

   Divide the egg salad evenly among the 4 slices, spreading to the edges.

9. 9

   Top with the remaining bread slices, cut each sandwich in half, and serve.