Tarragon Shallot Egg Salad Sandwiches

Name: Tarragon Shallot Egg Salad Sandwiches
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, or to taste; 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar or white-wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; Mayonnaise for spreading on bread (optional); 12 slices seedless rye bread or 6 kaiser rolls; 3 cups (3 ounces) tender pea shoots or shredded lettuce

November 7, 2012

With a few simple additions—chopped shallots and tarragon vinegar—basic egg salad is transformed. Because some of these ingredients pack quite a punch, try making this recipe a day in advance to allow the flavors to mellow and blend together.

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