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Egg Mayo & Watercress Sandwich

A classic egg mayo lifted with peppery watercress and a little Dijon on seeded granary bread.

Method

  1. 1Boil eggs 8 min; cool quickly in cold water; peel and roughly chop.
  2. 2Mix with mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Layer watercress on two slices of bread; spoon egg mayo over; close sandwiches.

Why it might be useful today

A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.

Hard-boiled eggs are one of the most practical, portable protein sources; a decent egg mayo sandwich is one of the great British lunches, and rightly so.

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