Basic Egg Salad
Basic Egg Salad is creamy, tangy, and lightly crisp from celery and green onion, with a gentle Dijon kick. It’s the kind of classic you’ll crave for lunchtime sandwiches or picnic spreads, equally good on toasted bread or soft rolls. The yogurt and light mayo keep it fresh and balanced without feeling heavy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Basic Egg Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 7 days.
- 6
Place the peeled, hard-cooked eggs in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until finely chopped.
- 7
Stir in the yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 8
Add the celery and green onion (if using) and stir to combine.
- 9
Spread on your favorite bread, stuff into pita halves, or spoon onto your favorite salad greens.
- Calories 213.18 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 12.9 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 7.38 g 3%
- Total Fat 14.52 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.14 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 316.68 mg High 106%
- Sodium 238.32 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.05 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 296.95 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 81.33 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.35 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Basic Egg Salad is an American breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Dijon Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 213.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basic Egg Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Basic Egg Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basic Egg Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basic Egg Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Basic Egg Salad healthy?
- Basic Egg Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 213.18 calories and 12.9 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 238.32 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.14 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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