Over the past handful of months, I have been loving egg salad. I’m not sure what came over me as it’s not something I usually gravitate towards, but I’ve been making a batch every few weeks for an easy lunch. After a few iterations and combines, this healthy egg salad version has become my go-to.
It’s light and refreshing, has some tang to it, and is so delicious. And it’s not doused in mayo and lightly dressed with greek yogurt (although you can add more or less if you like).
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Prep it at the beginning of the week for an easy, protein-packed, and gluten-free option to have on hand for busy days.
Why we love this healthy egg salad recipe
- it takes 15 minutes to make – with a little prep of having some hard-boiled eggs on hand, it only takes about 10 minutes to come together.
- higher in protein than your classic egg salad recipe thanks to yogurt
- versatile – use it on salads, in sandwiches, or just as a quick protein option
- great for meal prep – it’s great to make at the beginning of the week to have on hand for an easy meal. The flavors get better the longer it sits too! You can even double it!
Is egg salad healthy?
Egg salad can be a healthy addition to any diet. Eggs have protein and fat, which are going to help fill you up and keep you full. They are also very nutrient-dense and contain B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin D, selenium, iron, folate, and choline. It’s important to note that the yolk is what contains most of the vitamins and minerals too, so don’t skip it!
Store-bought egg salad can be loaded with a lot of fat due to the amount of mayo used, which can add calories easily. Using greek yogurt will reduce the number of calories and fat and also add more protein.
When making it at home, you have full control over what ingredients you are using.
Ingredients
- hard-boiled eggs
- greek yogurt
- dijon mustard
- green onions
- dill pickles
- pickle juice
- fresh dill
- salt and pepper – don’t skimp on the salt as it helps the flavors shine!
How to make egg salad
- Prep your eggs. If needed, make hard-boiled eggs. Once cooled, peel and roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
- Make the egg salad. Add greek yogurt, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Add in your chopped eggs, green onions, pickles, and dill, and stir until incorporated with the yogurt mixture. Adjust according to taste.
- Enjoy! Serve in a sandwich, salad, or however you like!
How to make hard-boiled eggs
There are a few different ways to make hard-boiled eggs depending on what kitchen appliances you have.
- stovetop – add water to a small pot or saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add eggs and cook for 6 and a half to 7 minutes, making sure the water remains at a rapid simmer.
- air fryer – add eggs to the basket of your air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 250 degrees. This is my preferred method as it’s so easy! It also leaves the yolk just a touch jammy, which I love when mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
- instant pot – add enough water to cover the bottom of your instant pot, about an inch. Add your trivet or steamer basket and place eggs in it. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes and let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes. See more details here.
Once the eggs are done, carefully remove them and place them in an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice and cold water) for 2-3 minutes.
How to serve
- sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or on top of toast
- salad – add it on top of some greens, your favorite veggies, and avocado for an easy-on-the-go meal or for meal prep
- with crackers, chips, or veggies
How long does egg salad last
Egg salad will last 4-5 days in the fridge in a tightly sealed glass container. Make sure to give it a good mix before eating each time, as it can get a little watery the longer it sits. But as it sits, the flavors come together more!
Storage
- refrigerator – store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. You will need to give it a good mix after storing it as it could get a little watery.
- freeze – I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe due to greek yogurt used.
Substitutions and additions
- greek yogurt – dairy or dairy-free yogurt will work. You can also substitute mayo if you don’t like yogurt or want to make it paleo and Whole30. Using mayonnaise will add more fat and calories to the recipe.
- dijon mustard – leave out if you don’t like mustard.
- green onions – white or red onion can be used instead, it will just be a little stronger in taste.
- dill pickles and pickle juice – if you don’t like pickle flavor, you can leave it out, but I find it adds the perfect tang to this recipe. You can substitute lemon juice instead if you still want a little tanginess.
- fresh dill – fresh parsley will work instead.
Here are some additions you can add:
- celery – this will add even more crunch. Don’t add too much as it will overpower the other ingredients though.
- fresh herbs – parsley and chives would be good additions.
- spices – for a little more flavor
More healthy meal prep salads
- healthy chicken salad
- no mayo tuna salad
- buffalo chicken pasta salad
- chicken cabbage salad
- cranberry pecan chicken salad
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Healthy Egg Salad
ingredients
- 12 large hard-boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt (6 ounces – I used full-fat)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 4 stalks)
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
instructions
- Prep your eggs. If needed, make hard-boiled eggs. Once cooled, peel and roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
- Make the egg salad. Add greek yogurt, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Add in your chopped eggs, green onions, pickles, and dill, and stir until incorporated with the yogurt mixture. Adjust according to taste.
- Enjoy! Serve in a sandwich, salad, or however you like!
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Just made this and it turned out fantastic. I hate mayo so greek yogurt was perfect.
Glad you enjoyed it so much. Thanks, Amanda!
Made this for the first time and it was easy and so delicious! Hadn’t added Greek yogurt before but I loved the texture it had. Would definitely make this recipe again!
So glad you enjoyed it, Shveta! Thanks for trying it!
How much mustard do you add? It isn’t listed in the official recipe list. Thank you.
So sorry – I updated the recipe, Jennie! Thanks for catching it!
Looks great can’t wait to try
Hope you enjoy it!