Better For You Egg Salad Recipes

THE BEST EGG SALAD

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While we love a jazzed up version of egg salad, we always come back to this one for its simplicity, clean flavors and sheer nostalgia. This is the best version of a classic egg salad. It's bright with herbs and the mayonnaise-to-egg ratio is just right, making it perfectly mound-able on a sandwich or bowl of greens. If you are serving a crowd, the recipe is easily doubled, or you can just keep some extra in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cover the eggs with at least 2 inches of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely.
Mix together the mayonnaise, celery, onions, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Peel and roughly chop the eggs, add to the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

BETTER THAN EGG SALAD

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Tofu takes on the taste and texture of egg salad in this quick-fixing sandwich from Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu, cubed
8 slices whole wheat bread
4 lettuce leaves
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

Mix first 8 ingredients; stir in tofu. Line 4 slices of bread with lettuce. Top with tofu mixture. If desired, sprinkle with pepper; close sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

'FANCY' EGG SALAD

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This recipe dresses up basic egg salad with parsley, capers, shallots and bacon. The writer, David Latt, cooks his eggs on a low, gentle boil for 30 minutes and finds they come out perfectly done, with the yolk flaky, but feel free to use whatever method you like, as long as the eggs are hard-boiled. (We give instructions for boiling and steaming in our guide to cooking eggs.) You can also add other spices: mustard, ground mustard seed, cumin or rosemary. The parsley can be replaced with cilantro, and the mayonnaise can be flavored.

Provided by David Latt

Categories easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, sandwiches

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, dried, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 slice of bacon, crisp, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Put the eggs into a gently boiling pot of water and cook for 30 minutes. Cool with water, peel and chop.
Toss the eggs in a bowl with the parsley, capers, shallots and bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the mayo and mix well. Serve with fresh bread or crackers, on hearts of romaine, or in a salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 150 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE BEST EGG SALAD EVER

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Toasted sandwich bread (we recommend rye) spread with cold and creamy egg salad makes for the perfect lunch. It's as simple and satisfying as a midday meal should be, and it's also completely customizable. Toss in a little chopped shallot, parsley or celery, or follow the recipe as written. You won't be disappointed, because you're starting with a deluxe version of egg salad, which includes diced ham. Boosting the texture, flavor and protein quotient, this add-in is sure to please even the heartiest of eaters.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
If desired, salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons diced ham
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 slices rye bread, toasted

Steps:

Place eggs in single layer in 2-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water at least 1-inch above eggs. Cover saucepan; heat to boiling.
Immediately remove from heat; let stand covered 15 minutes (12 minutes for medium and 18 minutes for extra-large).
Drain. Immediately place eggs in cold water with ice cubes or run cold water over eggs until completely cooled.
To peel, gently tap egg on countertop until entire shell is finely crackled. Roll gently between hands to loosen shell. Starting at large end, peel egg under cold running water to help remove shell.
Coarsely chop eggs and place in medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in ham and onion. Spread egg mixture on each of 2 slices toasted bread. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving