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Deviled Egg Salad Spread

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This zippy egg salad spread has all of the flavor and none of the fuss of classic deviled eggs.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1

/3 cup mayonnaise

2

tablespoons Dijon mustard

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1

/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1

/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

/4 teaspoon paprika, plus more for serving

6

hard-boiled (12-minute) eggs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1

tablespoon sliced chives, plus more for serving

Sliced bread, preferably pumpernickel or rye, cut into triangles, toasted (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. paprika in a medium bowl. Fold in eggs and 1 Tbsp. chives and stir to combine.

    Step 2

    Spread on toasts, then garnish with chives and a sprinkle of paprika.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Egg salad spread, without chives, can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. Fold in chives when ready to serve.