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Egg Salad Sandwich
United States / Europe
History
Rooted in European egg-and-mayonnaise preparations, the egg salad sandwich became an American lunch-counter and lunchbox staple in the early 20th century — cheap, protein-rich and endlessly comforting.
Ingredients
- Soft white bread
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Celery, finely diced
- Chives or scallion
- Salt & pepper
- Paprika
How to Make
- 1Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- 2Mix with mayo, Dijon, celery and chives.
- 3Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika.
- 4Spread thickly on soft bread and close.
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