Description
Fresh & Crunchy Egg Salad Plate is a light, protein-packed dish featuring creamy egg salad paired with crisp vegetables, crunchy lettuce, and your favorite toppings. It’s perfect for a wholesome lunch, brunch, or picnic platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- Optional: sliced avocado, crackers, or toast points
Instructions
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, celery, red onion, and parsley. Mix gently until well combined.
- On a large plate or shallow bowl, arrange a bed of salad greens.
- Spoon the egg salad over the greens.
- Surround with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and any additional toppings like avocado or crackers.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for a refreshing cold plate.
Notes
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add chopped pickles or relish for extra tang.
- Serve with crusty bread, pita, or lettuce wraps for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: egg salad, healthy lunch plate, protein salad, fresh vegetable salad, low carb egg salad