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Open-face egg salad sandwiches

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Open-face egg salad sandwiches

This all-time lunch favourite will be transformed with a little extra colour and crunch. Keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge to quickly prepare these easy sandwiches.

Ingredients

ServingsServes 2Original: Serves 2
  • hard-cooked eggs, peeled2
  • 0% plain Greek yogurt15 mL (1 tbsp)
  • light mayonnaise15 mL (1 tbsp)
  • ground pepperPinch
  • celery, finely diced1 stalk
  • finely diced red bell pepper60 mL (¼ cup)
  • green onion, thinly sliced (optional)1
  • chopped fresh dill or parsley or dried dill weed5 mL (1 tsp) or 1 mL (¼ tsp)
  • lettuce leaves2
  • whole grain bread or dense pumpernickel dark rye bread2 slices

Method 3 steps

  1. Prepare the boiled eggs: Place them in a single layer in saucepan and cover about 2.5 cm (1 inch) above eggs with water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain water and run cold water over eggs to chill.

  2. In a bowl, use a fork to mash eggs until crumbly. Stir in yogurt, mayonnaise and pepper. Add celery, red pepper, green onion if using, and dill; stir until combined well.

  3. Place lettuce on bread slices and divide egg salad on top.