Best Pesto Dijon Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipes

MARTHA'S FAVORITE EGG SALAD SANDWICH

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Martha's favorite egg salad sandwich is a healthy-and delicious- lunch choice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 hard-boiled egg whites
2 hard-boiled egg yolks
2 to 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 avocado, mashed, plus 1/2 avocado roughly chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Boston lettuce, arugula, and tomato slices (optional)
12 white sandwich bread, such as Pullman, sliced about 1/2-inch thick, toasted

Steps:

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.
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.

PESTO EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

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For a casual springtime meal with a twist, boil up some eggs and dinner will be done presto. -Tenley Haraldson, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 hard-boiled large egg whites, chopped
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
8 spinach leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Gently stir in eggs and egg whites. Spread over four toast slices; top with spinach and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges