egg salad

n8nbu
n8nbu Posts: 10
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Any ideas on making egg salad with out mayo? to cut cals.

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  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    I use Greek yogurt, but then I have to really spice it up in order to mask the yogurt flavor.
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    just make it with mayo and have small portions
  • CrumCake81
    CrumCake81 Posts: 34
    What about light mayonnaise or the fat-free kind? I love egg salad so I feel you on that one.
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    I agree Daniboo......
  • bllowry
    bllowry Posts: 239 Member
    I use a 3/1 ratio of plain Greek yougurt to full fat mayo (the 'lite' version is full of sodium and sugar), and use a combo of dry mustard, garlic pepper, onion powder and djon mustard to give it a good flavour. I always check and use salt free granulated spices as the extra salt can cause bloating. For a dozen eggs I use 6 oz yougurt, 2 oz mayo(4 tblspn), a tblspn each of the dried spices and djon, mix and taste. Sometimes you need an extra squirt of mustard. I also cut recipes that use sour cream in the same manner, using a 3/1 ratio of yougurt to sour cream, but I dump the yougurt in a mesh strainer and let it drain for an hour or two to make it thicker.
  • luv2eduk8
    luv2eduk8 Posts: 46 Member
    I make my egg salad with one egg and one egg white to cut calories and then only use 1/2 tbsp. or light mayo with olive oil. You don't need as much as you think.

    But another thing you can try is to use the Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges for 35 calories per wedge.
  • polz7
    polz7 Posts: 48 Member
    I'll tell you what didn't work, garlic hummus!

    Going to try miracle whip next.
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member


    But another thing you can try is to use the Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges for 35 calories per wedge.

    I use those things to make ~EVERYTHING~ creamy!!!
  • Meatsies
    Meatsies Posts: 351 Member
    Laughing Cow is the best for eggs. One boiled egg, mashed with 1 wedge of Laughing Cow is INSANELY delicious. I don't even LIKE egg salad, but I'll eat it made that way. :)
  • michellesk1
    michellesk1 Posts: 2
    ~ A table spoon of Miricle whip, table spoon of mustard and a few sliced green olives. ~
  • DalexD
    DalexD Posts: 236 Member
    Hellmans Lighter Than Light is really good, something like 16kcal per tablespoon
  • eeebee
    eeebee Posts: 471 Member
    Light salad cream (very low fat and cal)
  • redfroggie
    redfroggie Posts: 591 Member
    This is awesome, I just made a big bowl of egg salad this morning. I entered my ingredients into the recipe builder, using 10 eggs and 175g of Hellmanns light mayo, half fat soured cream and a bit of dijon, a few spices and dill. 100g is 176 cals. I don't think that's too bad!
  • youknome
    youknome Posts: 63
    Hellmans Lighter Than Light is really good, something like 16kcal per tablespoon

    Not sure if you're in the UK, but the one here is just 10 calories per tablespoon now :)
  • OLFATUG
    OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
    I make my egg salad with one egg and one egg white to cut calories and then only use 1/2 tbsp. or light mayo with olive oil. You don't need as much as you think.

    I use the Kraft Mayo with olive oil, some relish, 1 egg, and 2 egg whites. Very similar, and yummy! :)
    (and my dogs appreciate the 1 yolk each they get as a snack).
  • 4flamingoz
    4flamingoz Posts: 214 Member
    Mush up the eggs, s & p, dill relish, dijon mustard, and mix. Add the mayo last, and you'll only need a tiny bit! On toast, with lettuce-holy cow, it's awesome!
  • litlhols
    litlhols Posts: 2
    low cal miracle whip and spicy mustard awesome!
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    I make it with vinegar and veggies. sometimes a drizzle of salad dressing.
    cucumbers
    carrots
    bell peppers
    vinegar
    salt & pepper
    red onion

    comes out pretty yummy!
  • bytemeeeeee
    bytemeeeeee Posts: 173 Member
    I make it with vinegar and veggies. sometimes a drizzle of salad dressing.
    cucumbers
    carrots
    bell peppers
    vinegar
    salt & pepper
    red onion

    comes out pretty yummy!
    Love it this way...I also use avocado as mayo..tastes great!
  • TinaCleg_cancel
    TinaCleg_cancel Posts: 276
    I use yellow mustard and fat free cottage cheese instead of mayo
  • bytemeeeeee
    bytemeeeeee Posts: 173 Member
    Laughing Cow is the best for eggs. One boiled egg, mashed with 1 wedge of Laughing Cow is INSANELY delicious. I don't even LIKE egg salad, but I'll eat it made that way. :)
    Mmmmmmm....I'm going to try that...Thank you!
  • excited2lose
    excited2lose Posts: 1
    do yo put anything else in the egg salad other then the eggs and cheese?
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    I make my egg salad with red pepers, cucumber, and spinich, and hot peppers (I like spice) and use mustard and sliken tofu as my binder.
  • ronaldburman
    ronaldburman Posts: 1
    Hey Gomer,I got a recipe that will improve Lynn life. Just stop eating. :drinker:
  • SCsexy1
    SCsexy1 Posts: 44 Member
    going to try it with the laughing cow tomorrow. thanks!
  • Galonamission81
    Galonamission81 Posts: 62 Member
    Check our skinnytaste.com. They have a great recipe for egg salad using avocado
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/avocado-egg-salad.html

    Actually, I haven't made my recipe from there that WASN'T delicious!
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    bump for tomorrow
  • Pixie8504
    Pixie8504 Posts: 174 Member
    I use a tiny bit of ranch dressing instead of mayo

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