Protein Salads

Egg Protein Salad

This egg protein salad is a lighter, brighter take on the deli classic — hard-boiled eggs folded with Greek yogurt, mustard, herbs, and crunchy celery instead of heavy mayonnaise. It is high in protein, keeps for days, and works piled on greens, tucked into a sandwich, or scooped straight from the bowl. A little Dijon and fresh dill keep it tasting fresh rather than rich, so it never feels heavy.

Egg Protein Salad
15 minPrep time
25 minTotal time
4Servings
300Kcal / serving

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs

    Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook 10 minutes for firm yolks. Transfer to ice water, cool completely, then peel.

  2. Make the base

    Whisk the Greek yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. Chop and fold

    Roughly chop the eggs and fold them into the dressing with the celery, chives, and dill.

  4. Chill and serve

    Taste for salt and lemon, chill 15 minutes, and serve on greens or bread.

Finish it with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, or pair it with our Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad for a bigger spread. New to building bowls from scratch? Start with our How to Build a Salad That Actually Tastes Good guide.

The MakeSalads secretSteam or ice-shock your eggs the moment they finish cooking — it stops the grey ring around the yolk and makes them far easier to peel.

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