Southern Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 1 small shallot minced
• 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish or chopped pickle
• 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 slices dark bread such as multigrain or pumpernickel carrot sticks, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Place eggs in a small saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil; immediately remove from heat, and cover. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, shallot, relish, and Old Bay Seasoning. Peel eggs; coarsely chop, and fold into mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Top one slice of bread with egg salad and remaining slice of bread. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic and refrigerate, up to overnight. Serve with carrot sticks, if desired.