Marthas Favorite Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

Marthas Favorite Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

  • 10 hard-boiled egg whites
  • 2 hard-boiled egg yolks
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 avocado, mashed
  • 1/2 avocado, roughly chopped
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Boston lettuce, arugula, and tomato slices (optional)
  • 12 slices white sandwich bread, such as Pullman, sliced about 1/2-inch thick, toasted
  1. Using a pastry blender or fork, mash together egg whites and yolks in a large bowl; carefully fold in avocado. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place 6 slices of bread on a work surface. Evenly divide egg salad among bread slices. Add lettuce greens or tomato, if desired. Top with remaining 6 slices bread. Serve.