Elegant Egg Salad Recipe

Name: Elegant Egg Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped plum tomato; 1 finely chopped celery rib; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch ginger powder; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (You can substitute non-fat plain yogurt for the mayonnaise); 2 tablespoons tahini (Middle Eastern sesame seed paste found in most markets); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped plum tomato
1 finely chopped celery rib
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch ginger powder
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (You can substitute non-fat plain yogurt for the mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons tahini (Middle Eastern sesame seed paste found in most markets)
salt and pepper

1
Put the eggs on to boil in a medium saucepan with about four cups of water. Let boil for ten minutes.
2
While eggs are cooking, chop vegetables and place in large sized mixing bowl.
3
Add spices and seasonings to top of vegetable medley. Do not stir them together yet.
4
After eggs are cooked, drain water from pan and run cold water over the eggs until cool to touch.
5
After eggs have cooled, chop them (don't mash them) on top of the vegetable medley. It is important that the eggs are cooled so that they do not fall apart while you are chopping them.
6
Add Mayonnaise (or Plain Yogurt) and Tahini.
7
Mix gently yet thoroughly. Eggs should stay chopped and not crushed.
8
Serve on whole grain toast, or wrap egg salad in lettuce leaves to serve.

163

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber, and more.

Yes, Elegant Egg Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Elegant Egg Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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