Simple Egg Salad
A classic egg salad sandwich hits the spot on many occasions. You can serve it on your favourite sliced bread or buns, toasted or plain. It’s always a sandwich to enjoy. Great for picnics, too!
Servings 2 Sandwiches
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Plain Nonfat Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Light Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 cup Celery, Diced
- 1 Green Onion, Chopped Optional
Instructions
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 favourite bread, stuff into pita halves or scoop some onto your favourite salad greens.
Notes
Variations
Salmon Dill: Omit green onion. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) smoked salmon, finely chopped, 1 tbsp (15mL) fresh dill, chopped, and 2 tsp (10 mL) capers, chopped.
Pickle Bacon: Omit celery. Add 1 small dill pickle, diced, 2 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped, and 1 tsp (5 mL) horseradish (or more if desired).
Chili Avocado: Omit celery and green onion. Add half of an avocado, diced, 1 tbsp (15 mL) red onion, minced, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder.
Tip: Rethink your traditional egg salad sandwich and use the above recipes as dips with crackers or sliced pita bread!