Best 2 A Healthy Egg Salad Recipes

Craving a delectable and nutritious egg salad? Look no further! This article serves as your ultimate guide to crafting a healthy egg salad that tantalizes your taste buds while nourishing your body. Discover how simple ingredients can be transformed into a flavorful and wholesome dish, perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or satisfying snack. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that showcases the versatility and goodness of eggs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY EGG SALAD

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A healthy egg salad without mayo. With fresh dill, crunchy celery, and Greek yogurt, it's creamy, cool, and packed with flavor!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 hard cooked eggs (plus 2 hard cooked egg whites (save the extra yolks for another use or discard))
3/4 cup diced celery (about 3 medium stalks)
1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Whole grain bread (toasted (for 4 open faced sandwiches))
Arugula (tomato, additional chopped fresh dill)

Steps:

Peel the eggs and cut into a rough dice. (For detailed instructions on how to hard boil eggs, see Step 2 of my Avocado Egg Salad recipe.) Place in a large mixing bowl, then add the celery, Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill. Stir to combine.
Serve egg salad on toasted bread with tomatoes and arugula, or enjoy atop greens for a healthy salad.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 3) without bread, Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

A HEALTHY EGG SALAD

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I used to buy egg salad at my company's cafeteria. Learning this DIY recipe at home saved me a bunch of money! I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Ron

Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large hard-boiled egg whites, cut into chunks
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix eggs, egg whites, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, celery salt, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 387.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

Use high-quality eggs. Look for eggs that are organic, free-range, or pastured. These eggs will have a richer flavor and be more nutritious.
Hard-boil the eggs perfectly. For a creamy egg salad, cook the eggs for 10-12 minutes. For a firmer egg salad, cook the eggs for 13-15 minutes.
Use a variety of ingredients. Don't just stick to mayonnaise and celery. Try adding other ingredients like avocado, bacon, cheese, grapes, or herbs.
Season the egg salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard.
Chill the egg salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the egg salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Egg salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be an egg salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give egg salad a try.