Egg Salad on Cucumber Rounds
Classic egg salad, served on cucumber for a zero-bread option. Great for meal prep.
Diabetic Friendly · High Protein · Low Carb · Lunch · Quick & Easy
Classic egg salad, served on cucumber for a zero-bread option. Great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (makes it creamier, adds protein)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onion
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Salt, pepper, paprika
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into ½” rounds
Directions
- Hard boil eggs: place in cold water, bring to boil, boil 10 minutes, transfer to ice water, peel.
Roughly chop peeled eggs.
- Mix eggs with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon, celery, chives, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Arrange cucumber rounds on a plate.
- Top each with a generous spoonful of egg salad.
- Garnish with paprika and chives.
Notes
Make egg salad in a large batch (8–10 eggs) and store in the fridge. It keeps 4–5 days. Serve on cucumber, lettuce cups, endive spears, or just eat with a fork as a protein bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 380 | Protein: 30g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g
Source: Healthy Recipe Collection — Weight Loss & Pre-Diabetes