Published 4/8/2023
What is egg salad?
Classic egg salad is made of diced hard boiled eggs tossed in a maynaisse and mustard-based sauce. You can eat it as-is or on toast, in a sandwich, or a wrap. We love making egg salad at the beginning of the week as a meal-prep option to make healthy eating more accessible doing the busy work-week. Our egg salad recipe is made with the addition of Greek yogurt to make the sauce even more creamy and protein-packed.
Is egg salad healthy?
Egg salad is high in proten and lower in carbs making it a nutritious option. It’s usually gluten-free, too.
What is in a classic egg salad recipe?
Classic egg salad is made with hard-boiled eggs and a tangy, cream sauce made from mayonnaise, a little Greek yogurt, and spices. Here’s what our recipe calls for: Hard Boiled Eggs: feel free to use any method to cook your hard boiled eggs. You’ll need 8 of them. Mayo and Greek yogurt: mayo and Greek yogurt are the basis of the sauce for this recipe. Feel free to use any fat % for the Greek yogurt. Mustard: you’ll need both dijon and yellow mustard. Vinegar and Hot Sauce: a dash of vinegar and/or hot sauce is a must when making classic egg salad. It adds the perfect tang. Spices: we kept things simple with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Simple Instructions for Classic Egg Salad (step by step)
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Variations
Add Avocado: mash a ripe avocado and mix it in with your egg salad. Add Tuna or Shredded Chicken: toss in a can of shredded chicken or tuna for even more protein in every bite! Add Diced Potatoes: everyone loves potato salad and when you combine diced potatoes with egg salad, you get egg and potato salad!
How to Serve Classic Egg Salad
As-Is: grab a spoon (or a fork) and eat this as-is! Toast: toast your favorite piece of bread and spread on some egg salad. You won’t regret it. Sandwich: slap some lettuce, tomato, and pickles in between two pieces of bread and add this egg salad for a fun sandwich idea. Wrap: Add lettuce, diced veggie sticks, and this egg salad to a wrap for a yummy lunch idea. Egg Salad Sandwich
Storage
Store leftover egg salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
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