Healthy Egg Salad Recipe

• hard-boiled eggs – you’ll need 8 large hard-boiled eggs and make sure you check out my fool-proof method on making hard-boiled eggs that come out perfect every time!
• greek yogurt – this is a great protein-packed substitute for mayonnaise that tastes delicious once mixed with all these other ingredients.
• dijon mustard – adds some zip to this egg salad.
• lemon juice – this brightens this egg salad right up and adds such a nice fresh flavor to it. You could also add in a little lemon zest.
• relish – adds a bit of sweetness and some extra flavor. You could also use chopped pickles in place of the relish.
• garlic – you can use fresh chopped garlic or minced garlic from the jar. Garlic powder would also work as well.
• celery – this gives the egg salad a nice crunch.
• fresh herbs – a combination of fresh chives and fresh dill. You could also add fresh parsley, green onions, tarragon, basil or cilantro to this for a different type of flavor.
• seasonings – a combination of paprika, salt and pepper.

How to Make Healthy Egg Salad

1. Make the hard-boiled eggs. You’ll love my fool-proof method for making hard-boiled eggs right in my Instant Pot. Make sure they cool completely before adding them to the salad.
2. Combine ingredients. Once the eggs have cooled, peel and chop the eggs and add them to a large mixing bowl. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well. The yolks will become creamy as you stir.
3. Chill and enjoy! Cover and chill the egg salad at least 30 minutes before serving or store in a sealed airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Tips, Tricks and Substitutions

• Use older eggs – for best results, I like to use eggs that are slightly older as older eggs have a higher pH than fresh eggs. This helps loosen the bond between the egg whites and inner shell membrane, making them easier to peel.
• More nutrition – throw in some chopped spinach or arugula for some extra greens or mix in some creamy avocado for healthy fats.
• More crunch – for extra crunch and flavor, feel free to add in some chopped veggies like red onion, bell peppers, cucumber or carrots and you could also add in some chopped nuts or seeds.
• Extra flavor – add in a dash of hot sauce, sriracha, or sprinkle in some everything bagel seasoning for some extra flavor or heat.
• Creamier salad – feel free to mix in a tablespoon of olive oil, hummus, creamy cottage cheese or avocado for a creamier egg salad.

How to Serve Egg Salad

• All on its own – eat this with a spoon, right out of the bowl, for a delicious high protein snack or lunch!
• Sandwich – make egg salad sandwiches by layering on slices of whole wheat bread with some lettuce leaves and tomato slices or on a slice of toast for breakfast.
• Wrap (or lettuce wrap!) – roll this up in a tortilla or lettuce cups for the perfect lunch.
• Leafy green salad – top it on a bed of leafy greens like romaine lettuce, spinach leaves or arugula for the ultimate salad.
• Dip – serve it up with some crackers, chips or veggies for a delicious snack or appetizer.

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