Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon

Gourmet | August 2001

Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon recipe

photo by Lisa Hubbard

yield
Makes 6 sandwiches

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min

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

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.

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