There's nothing more satisfying than a great egg salad recipe. Putting together an egg salad sandwich is a perfect way to leave yourself full and happy. Sure, everyone moves away from you in the lunchroom, but secretly they all want a bite.
This recipe is your basic egg salad recipe. Everyone has their own favorite additions like olives, a slice of tomato, pickles, and fresh or dried dill. Whatever yours is, throw it in and enjoy!
Egg Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hard-cooked eggs,chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Lettuce leaves or bread
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper.
2. Stir in eggs and celery. Cover and chill.
3. For each serving, spoon about 1/2 cup onto a lettuce leaf or spread on bread.
Is Egg Salad Healthy?
The benefits of egg salad have been hotly contested for years. Eggs in particular have had a rocky past when it comes to their benefits; for many years, they were considered a bad food. Nowadays, they are highly regarded for their protein and high vitamin content. Recent research completely contradicts previous conclusions that eggs are unhealthy due to high cholesterol content.
But is egg salad healthy? The answer is a bit complicated. You'll still be getting many of the benefits of eggs, since of course they're a primary component of egg salad. On top of being packed with protein and vitamins, eggs tend to be filling. This makes them useful for anyone who often finds themselves with midday cravings, or anyone who's trying to consume fewer calories each day.
However, the health benefits of egg salad are negated to an extent by the mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is high in calories, and tends to have a lot of oils in it. This recipe tries to limit the potential negative impact mayonnaise can have by keeping the amount of it used small. Still, any egg salad recipe that uses mayo is going to limit the health benefits you'll get from the eggs.
Ultimately, egg salad is not the healthiest choice, but it also is by no means unhealthy. Simply eat it in moderation, and you'll be good to go! If you enjoyed this egg salad recipe, try some of the other amazing recipes that we have available on our site. There are hundreds of them, so you're sure to find ones you love!