Greek Yogurt Egg Salad
Greek Yogurt Egg Salad Recipe
If you’re a fan of Greek yogurt and egg salads, then this recipe is right up your alley. Instead of using sour cream or mayo, the creamy of addition of Greek yogurt is a nice healthy alternative. The tart and rich flavor of the yogurt makes this egg salad recipe wonderfully bright and fresh. If you’re using non-fat Greek yogurt, then the recipe is even healthier and low fat. To balance out the flavors and textures of this egg salad, we’ve added some crunch from celery and minced pickles. You can even spice up this recipe beyond the paprika. If you like, add some chili powder, garlic salt or your favorite blend of spices.
Different types of yogurt:
There’s so many different types of plain yogurt out on the market now. The possibilities are endless. From Icelandic yogurt to other international style yogurts, there’s lots to choose from for this recipe. They’re all great and have slightly different textures and flavors. Some are creamier than others and some are more tart. That’s why it’s fun to explore all your options the next time you’re at the store. Greek yogurt is still the most popular yogurt but have fun for all your different matches of this egg salad!
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Yogurt Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs , chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 g) low-fat or non-fat yogurt Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup (50 g) celery , small chop
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) mustard
- 2 green onions , minced
- about 6 pickles , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt , or to taste
- fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In bowl, combine yogurt, celery, mustard, green onions, pickles, paprika, salt, black pepper to taste.
- Add chopped eggs and gently stir to combine all ingredients together.
- Serve in a sandwich, on crackers or dollop on a salad.
Nutrition
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3 Comments on “Greek Yogurt Egg Salad”
I’ve never had pickle in an egg salad before – but it sounds good!
I didn’t have pickles, added diced pickled jalopenos instead. Banging.
The Greek yogurt adds a really great flavor to the egg salad! Love this salad so much!