INGREDIENTS

1. 3dozenhard-boiled eggs, chopped
2. 6celery ribs, chopped
3. 3largecarrots, finely shrdded
4. 3smallgreen peppers, finely chopped
5. 3smallonions, finely chopped
6. 3 (2 1/4 ounce)canssliced ripe olives, drained
7. 1/4cupparsley
8. 3cupsmayonnaise
9. 3/4cupmilk
10. 1tablespoonground mustard
11. salt and pepper
12. lettuce leaves (optional)
13. halvedcherry tomatoes (optional)
14. slicedhard-boiled eggs (optional)
15. 100slicesbread(about 6 loaves)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
2. Whisk mayonnaise, milk, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
3. Stir into egg mixure.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and sliced egg if desired.
6. For sandwiches, spread about 1/3 cupful egg salad on one bread slice; top with another bread slice.
7. Yield: 50 sandwiches Note: If desired you may add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sweet or dill relish to the salad.