
Egg Salad Sandwich on Whole Grain
20min
10min
2
715
Chef's Note
For the perfect egg salad texture, try using a pastry cutter instead of a fork to mash the eggs. This creates more uniform pieces and prevents over-mashing. You can prepare the egg salad up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator for quick assembly at lunchtime.
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Ingredients
6 large eggs
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 stalk celery
2 tablespoons red onion
4 slices whole grain bread
1 medium avocado
1 cup mixed greens
1 medium tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- 1
Place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 9 minutes for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.
- 3
While eggs are cooking, finely dice 1 stalk of celery and 2 tablespoons of red onion. Chop 1 tablespoon each of fresh dill and chives.
- 4
Cook 4 slices of turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
- 5
Prepare an ice bath. When eggs are done, transfer them to the ice bath and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 6
Peel the eggs and place in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork to desired consistency.
- 7
Add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika to the eggs. Mix thoroughly.
- 8
Toast 4 slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
- 9
Slice 1 medium avocado and 1 medium tomato.
- 10
Assemble sandwiches: Spread half the egg salad on 2 slices of toast. Top each with 2 slices of turkey bacon, avocado slices, tomato slices, and 1/2 cup mixed greens. Cover with remaining toast slices.
- 11
Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
715
45g
80g
24g
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