Weight Watchers Egg Salad is a protein-rich and delicious American cuisine. It’s a quick and money-saving dish. You can prepare the yummy salad with simple items like eggs, fresh herbs, and low-fat Greek yogurt. This salad goes well with a gluten-free and Weight Watchers diet. It consists of a high amount of protein and has low carbs. The Weight Watchers Egg Salad gives a creamy, silky flavor. It serves as a breakfast or easy-to-go brunch option. You can alter the recipe ingredients or add additional items to your choice. Most people prefer to enjoy this tasty and healthy salad during their Weight Watchers diet because it is a zero-point dish. We can prepare this salad with the following items and instructions.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- Medium eggs 6
- Fat-free Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup
- Chopped fresh parsley, 1tbsp
- Green Onions 1tbsp
- Dijon Mustard 1-1 1/2tbsp
- Diced Red Onion, 1/4 cup
- Finely Chopped celery, 1/4 cup
- Paprika Powder 1 /8tsp
- Ground Black pepper 1/4 tsp
- Lemon Juice 2tsps
- Salt 1/4 tsp
Ingredients Notes
Yogurt: It is preferable to use only low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
Dijon Mustard: I used Dijon mustard to enhance the salad’s flavor. You may use brown or yellow mustard according to your taste.
Red onions: You can substitute it with any color of onion, like yellow or white. Red onions give a slightly spicy taste. Scallions are also the best option.
Paprika Powder: I add a small quantity of powder to the egg salad batter. You can alter the amount of paprika powder used, depending on your preferred level of spiciness.
Lemon Juice: We used fresh lemon juice. You can add store-bought bottled juice.
Instructions
- Fill the saucepan with half water and a pinch of salt.
- Turn on the burner hob and shift the saucepan over medium heat.
- Gently heat the water for 2/3 minutes. After that, add eggs to this water.
- Close the saucepan with a lid and simmer it for 12-15 minutes.
- After 12–15 minutes, take the hard-boiled eggs out of the saucepan.
- Drain its extra water and place it under the water tap to cool down.
- Remove its outer hard layer and chop it with the help of a knife.
- Add chopped eggs with green onions, celery, and red onion in a bowl. Set aside.
- Next, take another bowl. Add paprika powder, black pepper, fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix all spices until they are fully incorporated into the yogurt.
- Pour this yogurt mixture into the egg batter.
- Combine it with the help of a spoon or spoon.
- Garnish it with chopped fresh parsley.
- You can also season the salad with salt and black pepper before plating.
- The delicious egg salad is ready to eat. Serve in a serving bowl.
Unique Variations of Egg Salad
Curried Egg Salad: You can add one full teaspoon and a half teaspoon of curry powder as an alternative to salt. It adds a distinct flavor to the salad.
Smoked Salmon Egg Salad: Add one tablespoon of chopped fresh dill and two ounces of smoked salmon. It provides a delicious flavor.
Egg Salad with Bacon: We will replace the salt amount with two tablespoons of chopped bacon.
Mediterranean Egg Salad: To give a Mediterranean flavor, mix two tablespoons of minced capers, an anchovy fillet, and one small size of chopped garlic in an egg mixture.
Pickles: Add chopped pickles or their juice to the egg salad. It gives a spicy, sweet, and tangy taste.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy the Egg Salad with crackers, toast, or simple bread.
You may also use egg salad as a filling in different dishes. Add the remaining salad in lettuce warps, and fill tomatoes, or bell peppers with egg salad mixture.
Tips
We used 2-3 day-old eggs instead of fresh store-bought eggs because fresh eggs are difficult to peel.
You may also add baking soda to the water before boiling eggs. This method is effective only when using fresh eggs.
Add only low-fat yogurt, or mayonnaise to maintain the points.
Use fresh herbs to make this salad instead of old herbs.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: We can pack the leftover salad in a plastic box and cover it with a box lid. Place this box in the fridge for 3/4 days.
Freezer: You can’t store this salad in the freezer for 4/5 months because it is prepared with eggs and yogurt. They give a pungent smell after a time.
FAQs
Can I use mayonnaise instead of yogurt?
Low-fat mayonnaise can be used in place of plain yogurt. The best fat-free mayonnaise is Kraft Fat-free mayonnaise and Hellmann’s Light mayonnaise, which works well with this salad. It has only 1 or 2 Weight Watchers Points.
What other seasonings or spice options do we add to prepare this salad?
Feel free to add different varieties of seasonings and spices to make this yummy salad. Add curry powder, capers, sweet pickle relish, tarragon, fresh chopped dill, and bacon.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Amount: 1 cup
Total Quantity size 4
Total Calories: 143kcals
Carbohydrates 4g
Protein 11g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 2g
Total Fat: 9g
Iron 2mg
Sodium 251mg
Total Weight Watchers Points amount is zero Points per serving