This Egg Salad recipe is a fantastic choice for holiday gatherings, offering a simple yet delicious dish that’s sure to please a crowd. With just 1 point for the entire batch, thanks to the addition of low-fat mayo, it easily serves six portions, making it a zero-point option per serving on Weight Watchers.
Egg salad is beloved by many for its ease of preparation and satisfying taste, making it a versatile option for any occasion. By incorporating ingredients like chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced dill pickles, and a touch of mustard, this recipe strikes a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
To add an extra kick of flavor, red crushed pepper can be sprinkled in for a hint of heat, while black pepper and salt help to enhance the overall taste profile.
The creamy element of this egg salad comes from a tablespoon of low-fat mayo, which provides richness without adding excessive points. Combined with the tanginess of mustard and the earthy aroma of paprika, the mayo mixture brings everything together into a harmonious blend of flavors.
Preparing the hard-boiled eggs is a simple process: bring a pot of water to a boil, add the eggs, and let them sit for 12 minutes before cooling them under cold running water and peeling.
Once the eggs are chopped and placed in a bowl, the mayo mixture can be stirred in, ensuring that each piece of egg is coated evenly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and your Egg Salad is ready to be enjoyed!
Whether served as a side dish, sandwich filling, or atop a bed of greens, this Egg Salad is a versatile and satisfying option for any holiday gathering or everyday meal. With its low point value and delicious flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Weight Watchers Zero Point Egg Salad
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This recipe is great for holiday get togethers. Points Breakdown: This recipe is 1 point for the whole batch because of the mayo, but easily makes 6 servings so it’s a zero point recipe.
Egg salad is such a simple and quick dish and a real favorite with people following any of the Weight Watchers plans.
By using a low-fat mayonnaise option, using a touch of mustard & a sprinkling of paprika for added flavor and some crunchy green onions for texture, this dish has become a firm favorite WW lunch recipe of mine.
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs chopped
- 1 large dill pickle
- red crushed pepper
- black pepper and salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon low fat mayo
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to just cover them.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil & then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Cover the saucepan and leave to sit for 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes of sitting in the hot water the eggs should be hard boiled and can be carefully removed.
- Cool under cold running water and then peel.
- Chop up the eggs and place in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, paprika & mustard.
- Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the eggs and add salt and pepper to taste.