Ingredients
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6
eggs
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1/2 cup
finely chopped fresh chives
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2 tablespoons
finely chopped celery leaves
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup
mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons
white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons
Dijon mustard
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4 slices
pumpernickel bread
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1 1/2 tablespoons
butter, softened
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1 bunch
watercress, stems trimmed
Directions
- Arrange eggs in a single layer in medium pot and cover with cold water by 1”. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately remove pot from heat. Cover and let rest for 8-10 minutes undisturbed.
- Drain eggs, leaving them in the pot; shake the pot to crack their shells. Cover eggs with cold water, swish around, then drain. Cover again, this time with icy-cold water (add a few ice cubes if necessary), and set aside to let chill for 20 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop eggs.
- Combine eggs, half the chives, celery leaves and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl and fold together gently to combine. Add mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard and fold again, being careful not to mash up the eggs.
- Toast bread lightly, then butter each slice on one side. Arrange a bit of the watercress on top of each piece of toast, buttered side up. Dollop each piece with a generous scoop of egg salad. Transfer the sandwiches to plates. Sprinkle with remaining chives and serve immediately.