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Egg and Watercress Sandwiches

By Victoria Granof
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Egg and Watercress Sandwiches

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices soft challah or whole-wheat bread
4 tablespoons watercress leaves, stems removed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Mash the eggs with a fork until crumbly.

    Step 2

    2. Stir in half the mayonnaise and the salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    3. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the bread.

    Step 4

    4. Assemble 2 sandwiches, dividing the egg salad and watercress evenly between them.

    Step 5

    5. Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into quarters.

TagsSandwichWatercressLeafy GreensVegetableMainBrunchLunchDairy FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessNo-CookCookie Magazine
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