Description
Viral Creamy Egg Salad is a high protein clean eating lunch made with tender eggs, Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. This lighter, wholesome twist on classic egg salad delivers rich flavor and velvety texture while staying balanced and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for at least 5 minutes, then peel.
- Dice eggs evenly. For creamier texture, mash half of the yolks separately.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Fold in celery, red onion, chives, and parsley.
- Gently fold chopped eggs into the creamy mixture until combined.
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Do not freeze, as texture may change.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to refresh flavor.
- Serve in lettuce cups, on whole-grain toast, or with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 375 mg