This healthy egg salad is a fresh twist on a classic recipe, featuring creamy mayonnaise, crisp green onions, and subtle hints of honey and lemon juice. It’s simple to make and perfect for a light meal or snack. Or, serve it up as an appetizer for your next dinner party with bread or crackers.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Egg Salad
This recipe is a healthier take on traditional egg salad with balanced flavors and a touch of sweetness from honey. It’s creamy, versatile, and easy to prepare. Perfect as a sandwich filling, cracker topper, or standalone side dish.
Ingredient Information and Substitutes
- Hardboiled Eggs: The base of this salad; can substitute with diced tofu for a vegetarian twist.
- Green Onion: Adds freshness and a mild onion flavor; substitute with chives or red onion for variation.
- Mayonnaise: Provides creaminess; swap with Greek yogurt or a light mayo for a healthier option.
- Honey: Adds a slight sweetness; replace with maple syrup or omit for less sweetness.
- Lemon Juice: Balances flavors and adds brightness; lime juice works as an alternative.
- Salt and Pepper: Enhances and balances the flavors—adjust to taste.
Cooking Tips and Advice
- Perfect Hardboiled Eggs: Add eggs in boiling water for about 8-9 minutes. Use an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for at least an hour to meld flavors.
- Customize It: Add diced celery for crunch, paprika for a smoky touch, or Dijon mustard for a bit of tang.
How to Serve Healthy Egg Salad
Serve this healthy egg salad on your favorite type of bread for sandwiches, spoon it over a bed of greens for a low-carb option, or use it as a dip for crackers and veggie sticks. It’s versatile and pairs well with any meal!
Healthy Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 10 eggs hardboiled eggs sliced
- 1 bundle green onion chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs in boiling water per your usual method. My method is to fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs. Set the heat to high. When the water starts to boil, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 7 minutes. Drain the water, and place the eggs in an ice bath. When the eggs have cooled enough, peel and slice the eggs.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the eggs and green onion. Season with pepper. Add the mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice and give it a good toss until well incorporated. Place in the fridge and let it sit for at least an hour. Serve with your favorite type of bread.
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