Heart-Healthy Classic Egg Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Egg Salad*, a lighter twist on a beloved favorite! Packed with protein from six hard-boiled eggs and creamy, tangy goodness from plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, this recipe offers all the flavor of traditional egg salad without the excess saturated fat. Fresh celery, red onion, and parsley add delightful crunch and refreshing zest, while a hint of smoked paprika ties everything together with a subtle, smoky depth. Wholesome and quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this guilt-free dish shines as a satisfying salad or piled high on whole-grain bread for a nutrient-rich sandwich. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is a delicious way to incorporate heart-friendly ingredients into your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 slices whole grain bread (optional)
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
While the eggs are cooling, finely chop the celery stalks, red onion, and fresh parsley.
Peel the cooled eggs and coarsely chop them. Place the chopped eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
In the same bowl, add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until everything is well combined.
Serve the egg salad on whole grain bread slices or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 1996 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
