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Healthy Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt Recipe

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A healthy and creamy egg salad made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, flavored with fresh herbs and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a light lunch or sandwich filling, this recipe offers a nutritious twist on traditional egg salad by incorporating protein-rich Greek yogurt for added creaminess and tang.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 8 eggs

Herbs and Vegetables

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or basil (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or additional mayonnaise)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Hard Boil the Eggs: Cook the eggs until hard boiled using your preferred method—whether Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs, or Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs—then allow them to cool completely.
  2. Peel and Chop Eggs: Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs and roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces to create the base of the salad.
  3. Prepare Herbs and Vegetables: Thinly slice the green onions and finely chop the fresh dill or basil to add fresh flavor and texture to the salad.
  4. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, sliced green onions, chopped herbs, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
  5. Season to Taste: Add kosher salt starting from 1/4 teaspoon up to 1/2 teaspoon and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed, ensuring a balanced and flavorful salad.
  6. Serve or Store: Enjoy the egg salad immediately for the best flavor, or refrigerate for 3 to 5 days. If refrigerated, taste again before serving and add a little more salt or mustard to refresh the flavors.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh eggs cooked to a perfect hard boil to avoid a green ring around the yolk.
  • You can substitute fresh dill with fresh basil or dried dill depending on availability and preference.
  • Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces fat compared to using all mayonnaise, creating a healthier dish.
  • Adjust the amount of mustard and salt after refrigeration to brighten the flavors before serving.
  • Serve on whole grain bread, with lettuce wraps, or as a protein-rich salad topping.

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