Healthy Egg Salad Recipe: Simple, Nutritious, and Delicious
Craving a lunch upgrade? Ditch the mayo-heavy egg salad! This recipe packs protein & flavor with creamy Greek yogurt (or mayo, if you prefer!), plus endless mix-ins for a tastebud party. Enjoy on toast, lettuce wraps, or get creative! It's so easy, you'll wonder why you settled for bland before.
Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- ¼ or ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion (optional)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill, chives, parsley)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: Chopped pickles, capers, Everything Bagel Seasoning, avocado
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Choose your preferred method - boiling, steaming, or the Instant Pot - to achieve perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.
- Chop and mix: Chop the eggs to your desired size, then combine them in a bowl with mayonnaise/yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion (if using), herbs, and seasonings. Gently fold everything together until just combined.
- Adjust and chill: Taste your salad and adjust seasonings as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and for the salad to set.
- Assemble and enjoy!:>Toast your favorite bread (whole-wheat, sourdough, rye) for an extra layer of flavor and texture>Spread a generous amount of egg salad on one or both slices of bread.>Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or sprouts.>Enjoy your delicious and satisfying egg salad sandwich