What Makes a Good Egg Salad Sandwich?
Perhaps it’s easier to start with what makes a bad egg salad sandwich. Soggy white bread, gobs of mayonnaise, eggs that have been blended instead of chopped and eggs that are less than fresh are all ways to destroy a potentially wonderful lunch. Don’t ruin your next egg salad sandwich by making these mistakes. Instead be sure to use good bread, a scant amount of mayonnaise and big pieces of fresh egg. How to Make Perfect Egg Salad Start with Fresh, Hard-Boiled Eggs The first ingredient you’ll need is three fresh hard-boiled eggs. To boil eggs, place them in a pot of water (just cover the eggs with about an inch of water) and bring the water to a boil. Once the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the pot and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the eggs under cool water and let them sit in cold water to cool all the way. Peel the eggs under running water, then pat them dry. Now slice them into good-sized chunks, being careful not to cut them up too small or to mash them. There’s no need t
