Lighten up traditionally heavy egg salad using this recipe from Kim’s Cravings. Combine mashed hard-boiled eggs with protein-rich Greek yogurt, and season with dill and lemon zest for a fresh twist. Serve with 2 slices of 100% whole-grain bread to help you meet your fiber goal.
Skinny Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, chilled and peeled
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery (about 1 small stalk)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Cut or mash eggs with a fork (or with your hands if they’re up to the task!). Place all ingredients in a medium-large bowl and stir until combined, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 5 | Serving Size: 1/3 cup egg salad
Per serving: Calories: 143; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 227mg; Sodium: 282mg; Carbohydrate: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 9g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 147mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin A: 8%; Vitamin C: 4%; Calcium: 6%
Kim is the healthy living blogger behind Kim’s Cravings, a blog designed to inspire others to make smart choices when it comes to feeding their bodies. Kim enjoys learning about food and creating healthy recipes for her family. For more from Kim, visit her blog and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and Pinterest.
Photo courtesy of Kim Lee. Original recipe published on Kim’s Cravings.
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