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Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon

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Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked SalmonLisa Hubbard

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 sandwiches

Ingredients

6 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed and finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 (4- to 5-inch) soft round seeded rolls, split
18 watercress sprigs, tough stems discarded
1/4 lb sliced smoked salmon

Preparation

  1. Mash eggs coarsely with a fork, then stir in shallot, tarragon, capers, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste. Make sandwiches with rolls, egg salad, watercress, and salmon.

TagsSandwichEggTarragonHerbs & SpicesWatercressLeafy GreensVegetableSmoked SalmonSalmonFishSeafoodMainSnackLunchDairy FreeNut FreeQuick30 Minutes or LessEasyGourmet
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