Shake Up Your Lunch with Egg Salad Three Ways

Egg Salad is a classic dish that’s a lunch staple. Not only is it easy to make, but all of those nutritious eggs make it good for you, too. Just about everyone knows how to make the nostalgic version of egg salad that has been a family favorite for decades, but did you know there are tons of variations on this delicious dish? 

If you’re ready to take your egg salad game to the next level the first step is using top-notch ingredients—like Happy Egg! Their amber-colored yolks give you a delicious, velvety texture that makes every bite irresistible. 

Let’s dive into three fun and delicious ways to enjoy the timelessness of egg salad!

Egg Salad for One

When you're craving a quick and easy lunch that’s healthy, too, you can’t go wrong with this Egg Salad for One recipe. Hard boil one Happy Egg or go for a soft boil if you like your yolks a little runny—it makes the egg salad super creamy (yum!). Next, mash the egg with a dollop of mayo, add some seasoning, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, crunchy green onions, and a touch of salsa for a flavorful kick. 

Toast your bread in a skillet with warm butter. Add the egg salad mixture, and voila! Your Egg Salad for One is ready to go!

Avocado and Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

This recipe for Avocado and Cottage Cheese Egg Salad combines yummy avocados, protein-packed cottage cheese, and healthy eggs into one nutritious dish. To whip up a batch of avocado and cottage cheese egg salad, simply grab a small bowl, toss together two roughly chopped hard-boiled eggs with a diced avocado. Mix in a scoop of creamy cottage cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make everything pop.

Toast a slice of bread, and be sure to add some butter! Add the avocado egg salad mixture on top and you’ve got a healthy egg recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or lunch. 

Healthy Egg Salad

This Healthy Egg Salad recipe is light, creamy, and has a satisfying crunch thanks to bite-sized pieces of celery. The creamy one-two punch of tangy Dijon mustard and cool mayo give the eggs a dreamy texture that is perfect on top of sliced bread or enjoyed on its own. You could also try mixing in diced bell pepper or avocado for more crunchy veggies!