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Better For You Egg Salad Recipe

This lightened-up egg salad recipe is a Weight Watchers winner (3 points per serving, excluding bread)! Packed with protein and flavor, it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or snack. Enjoy it on toasted oat bran or rye bread, or eat it straight from the bowl! (Bonus: your dog will love the extra yolks!)

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 186.8 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Better For You Egg Salad

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1-2 stalks celery, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper (optional)
  • 0 Fat Free Mayonnaise
  • 0 Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

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How to Make Better For You Egg Salad

  1. Hard-boil 6 large eggs. Once cool, peel and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Carefully separate the yolks from the whites. Discard 2 egg yolks.
  3. Finely chop the remaining 4 egg whites and 2 egg yolks.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled on your favorite bread or crackers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

17g

Carbs

2g

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