categories

Recipes

Book Recs

Lifestyle

Health

Blog

Beauty

categories

Recipes

Book Recs

Lifestyle

Health

Blog

Beauty

Single-Serve Lightened-Up Egg Salad

Hi! I'm

ELIZABETH

I've been writing healthy recipes on the internet for over 15 years, and I'm a strong believer that you should only eat food you love. More about me →

TOP RECIPES

Ginger Turmeric Bone Broth

Easy-To-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

13 Blue Zones Recipes

Easy Salmon Recipe

Perfect Flank Steak

When I’m craving egg salad and have a few hard-boiled eggs, this is how I make a lighter version of egg salad that hits the spot without the sometimes “gut bomb” feeling that comes with traditional egg salad.

This is perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious and delicious option because it’s simple yet packed with flavor.

I almost always use the wire rack now for making egg salad (watch the video on this page!) — it makes the entire process so much easier, and you can just put the wire rack in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

If you want to make a bigger batch of egg salad, check out my classic egg salad recipe with tips here.

How to Make Single-Serve Egg Salad

  • 1 teaspoon Vegenaise or mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or water or pickle juice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or any herb)
  • 1 teaspoon minced red onion (or any onion)
  • 1 tablespoon minced celery
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (this also works with 2 hard-boiled eggs; I like 3 for the extra protein)
  1. Make the hard-boiled eggs if needed. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer. Lower in the eggs. Keep the heat on very low (don’t let it boil or the eggs might crack). Set a timer for 13 minutes. After 13 minutes, shock them in an ice bath for 10 minutes to cool them (this also ensures the shells come off easily as the cold shock separates the shell membrane from the egg). See full tutorial here if needed. 
  2. Prepare the Dressing: Mix 1 teaspoon of Vegenaise (or mayo), 1 teaspoon of Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (or water or pickle juice) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill (or any herb), 1 teaspoon of minced red onion (or any onion), and 1 tablespoon of minced celery. Stir well.
  3. Prepare the Eggs: Peel 3 hard-boiled eggs and either push them through a wire rack into a bowl or chop them finely.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add the eggs to the bowl with the dressing and gently mix until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve on whole-grain toast, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Single Serve Lightened Up Egg Salad Recipe

Single-Serve Lite Egg Salad

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review
  • Author: Elizabeth Rider
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Lunch

Description

Single-Serve Lite Egg Salad is a quick way to enjoy egg salad with minimal time and easy clean up. I use 1 teaspoon each of Veganaise and plain Greek yogurt, but you can use 2 teaspoons of either if you prefer. Add any herbs and mix-ins you like. And don’t forget the salt and pepper. Enjoy!


Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Vegenaise or mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or water or pickle juice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or any herb)
  • 1 teaspoon minced red onion (or any onion)
  • 1 tablespoon minced celery
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Instructions

  1. Make the hard-boiled eggs if needed.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: Mix 1 teaspoon of Vegenaise (or mayo), 1 teaspoon of Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (or water or pickle juice) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill (or any herb), 1 teaspoon of minced red onion (or any onion), and 1 tablespoon of minced celery. Stir well.
  3. Prepare the Eggs: Peel 3 hard-boiled eggs and either push them through a wire rack into a bowl or finely chop them.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add the eggs to the bowl with the dressing and gently mix until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve on whole-grain toast, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.


Leave A Review + Read The Comments →

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

  1. Aurora Kensington says:

    This lightened up egg salad is a perfect single serve healthy lunch!

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Rider has spent 15+ years writing the healthy recipes at ElizabethRider.com, all built on one idea: you should only eat food you love. She's a certified holistic health coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) with a Plant-Based Nutrition certification from Cornell, the author of The Health Habit, and the founder of the Butler app. Her Friday 5 newsletter reaches 60,000+ readers every week, and millions of people watch her cooking videos on YouTube. Get the Friday 5 👇

READ          LATEST

the

For a limited time, new subscribers get 9 Healthy Recipe eBooks—For FREE!

Get access to the online lessons helping thousands people get healthier and happier every week. Clean Up Your Diet is a guided, curated collection of practical knowledge designed to simplify healthy living and empower you with confidence. All at your own pace.

Enter your email now to start your free trial (ends January 31st!).

Get access to the online lessons helping thousands people get healthier and happier every week. Clean Up Your Diet is a guided, curated collection of practical knowledge designed to simplify healthy living and empower you with confidence. All at your own pace.

Enter your email now to start your free trial (ends January 31st!)
Cancel anytime or ask for a refund if it's not for you 💕

Clean Up Your Diet
7-Day Free Trial

We never share or sell your information. Cancel anytime or ask for a refund if it's not for you 💕

TM

Join 65,000+ Readers Getting My Best Recipes & Cooking Tips

THE NEWSLETTER YOU’LL ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO

Tried, tested, and absolutely delicious—get the top 10 reader-favorite recipes plus 7 printable guides for easy, healthy, and seriously good meals at home, all sent straight to your inbox for free!

• FREE • FREE • FREE