Ingredients

  • 7 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles (such as sweet gherkins)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 4 3/4-inch-thick slices whole grain bread, toasted, each cut in half on diagonal
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 8 large watercress sprigs

Method

  • Cut eggs lengthwise in half.
  • Remove yolks from 3 eggs and reserve for another use.
  • Cut remaining egg yolks and all whites into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in medium bowl to blend.
  • Add chopped eggs, celery, green onions, pickles, sweet onion, and tarragon.
  • Stir gently to blend.
  • Season egg salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place 2 toast halves on each of 4 plates.
  • Top toast with egg salad.
  • Garnish each plate with 3 tomatoes and 2 watercress sprigs and serve.