Step 1

Working with one egg at a time, carefully tap around the rounded bottom end to crack it open

Step 2

Peel the eggs

Step 3

Place the eggs in a large bowl.Using 2 knives, a hard-boiled egg slicer, or a box grater, chop the eggs into pea-sized pieces

Step 4

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, chives, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper

Step 5

Mix well to combine

Step 6

Taste and adjust the flavors as needed

Step 7

If desired, mix in some of the optional mix-ins as well

Step 8

To make your egg salad into an egg salad sandwich, simply place a piece of lettuce on top of a slice of bread, dollop with ¼ of the egg salad, and top with another slice of bread