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Egg Salad Without Mayo

Egg salad made without mayonnaise using plain Greek yogurt (or mayo) and mustard for a tangy, lighter dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoonsyellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonspaprika
  • ?cupplain Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonpepper

Instructions

Instructions

  • Place 8 large eggs in a medium saucepan and add cold water until it is about 1 inch above the eggs.
  • Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 13 minutes.
  • Drain the hot water. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water or add ice cubes and cold water to the pan; let the eggs cool completely in the ice bath.
  • Peel the cooled eggs and pat them dry.
  • Dice the peeled eggs and put them in a mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, ? cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl.
  • Gently stir everything together until the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate the egg salad for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before serving.

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • 101 Packed Lunches
  • The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet
  • 1
  • Glass Lunch Containers
  • 1
  • ice pack