Martha's favorite egg salad sandwich is a healthy—and delicious— lunch choice.
Ingredients
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10 hard-boiled egg whites
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2 hard-boiled egg yolks
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2 to 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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½ avocado, mashed, plus ½ avocado roughly chopped
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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Boston lettuce, arugula, and tomato slices (optional)
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12 white sandwich bread, such as Pullman, sliced about ½-inch thick, toasted
Directions
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Using a pastry blender or fork, mash together egg whites and yolks in a large bowl; carefully fold in avocado. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
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Place 6 slices of bread on a work surface. Evenly divide egg salad among bread slices. Add lettuce greens or tomato, if desired. Top with remaining 6 slices bread. Serve.
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