Simply Egg Salad



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:
3

Yield:
1 1/2 cups


Ingredients

  • 4eggs
  • 2tablespoonsplain nonfat yogurt
  • 2tablespoonslight mayonnaise
  • 1teaspoonDijon mustard
  • ¼teaspoonsalt
  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper
  • ¼cupdiced celery
  • 1green onion, chopped

  • Directions

    Place eggs in saucepan and fill with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until chilled. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 7 days.

    Place peeled, hard cooked eggs in a bowl and using a fork or potato masher, mash eggs until finely chopped.

    Stir in yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until smooth. Add celery and green onion (if using) and stir to combine.

    Spread over your favorite bread, stuff into pita halves or scoop some onto your favorite salad greens.



    Cook’s Note

    Rethink your traditional egg salad sandwich and try these recipe variations as dips with crackers or sliced pita bread!

    Salmon Dill: Omit green onion. Add 1/4 cup smoked salmon (finely chopped), 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped), and 2 teaspoons capers (chopped).

    Pickle Bacon: Omit celery. Add 1 small dill pickle (diced), 2 strips of bacon (cooked and chopped), and 1 teaspoon horseradish (or more if desired).

    Chili Avocado: Omit celery and green onion. Add half of an avocado (diced), 1 tablespoon red onion (minced), and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    123 Calories
    7g Fat
    5g Carbs
    9g Protein

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