Description
This creamy and satisfying Dairy-Free Healthy Egg Salad reimagines a classic comfort food through the lens of functional nutrition. By swapping processed ingredients for nutrient-dense alternatives, you can enjoy a rich, velvety texture without the inflammatory effects of dairy or industrial seed oils. This recipe highlights the natural power of high-quality proteins and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar stable and your energy levels high.
Ingredients
6 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1/4 cup Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
2 tablespoons Red Onion (minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or Chives
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
To taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place your pasture-raised eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with an inch of cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs sit for exactly 10 to 12 minutes
- The Ice Bath: While the eggs sit, prepare a bowl filled with ice and cold water. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath for 5 minutes
- Peel and Chop: Gently crack the eggshells and peel them under cool running water. Pat the eggs dry and chop them into bite-sized pieces
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional turmeric
- Combine: Add the chopped eggs, diced celery, minced red onion, and fresh herbs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients together
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Ensure your celery and onions are minced very finely.
Use room-temperature eggs before boiling to prevent cracking.
Adding a teaspoon of baking soda to boiling water can help with peeling.
Don't skip the lemon juice; it creates a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg