📖 Instructions

1. First, gently boil eggs: Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will cook the eggs perfectly. Don't skip this step, my aunt taught me this trick and it works like a charm! It avoid that green ring around the yolk.
2. Cool and peel eggs: Drain the hot water and rinse the eggs with cold water until they're cool enough to handle. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and peel off the shell. Make sure no shell bits are left!
3. Chop the eggs: On a clean cutting board, carefully chop the peeled eggs into small, even pieces. I prefer dicing them quite finely for a smoother salad. But you can leave them chunky if that's your thing.
4. Mash the avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado to your desired consistency. I like mine slightly chunky, but smooth works too. A little lime juice can help prevent browning if you're not using it right away.
5. Combine ingredients: In the same bowl with the mashed avocado, add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. I add a little garlic powder for an extra kick but that's optional.
6. Mix gently: Use a fork or spatula to gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, or the salad can become mushy. I like to fold everything together carefully.
7. Taste and adjust: Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. More salt, pepper, or a dash of hot sauce can really elevate the flavors. Trust your palate! A pinch of cayenne is great too!
8. Prepare the bread: Take two slices of whole wheat bread and spread a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice (optional, but recommended!).
9. Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the avocado and egg salad onto one slice of bread. Top with the other slice of bread, buttered/mayo side up.
10. Cut and serve: Use a bread knife to cut the sandwich in half. Serve immediately and enjoy! I like to serve mine with a side of pickles or a small salad. And sometimes I'm too impatient and eat it whole!