In fact I hardly ever eat it because Greek yogurt is a wonderful substitute for me. Why do people use it in lots of food as if it was something they have to You cant call it a salad when you add a generous amount of mayonnaise in it. At least not in my dictionary. I have to admit though I enjoy dipping my french fries into a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup once or twice a year, especially in summer when enjoying my cold beer. Also, its something in my mind to make mayonnaise from scratch one day for those rare occasions and Ill follow Sues instructions in her 3. Second Mayonnaise Recipe when that day comes. On the other hand, Greek yogurt, which is also called strained yogurt, surpasses mayonnaise in terms of two things Flavor and health benefits. I love its tangy taste in salads much more than mayo. Plus, its a healthier option. So why dont we use Greek yogurt when we can You can find Greek yogurt at markets, they even have the low fat and non fat options. This is the easy and quick way. If you are crazy enough though and want to make your own Greek yogurt, you should have a look at our Very Thick Homemade Greek Yogurt post. Did I tell you how much I love eggs before I cant think of a day without eggs Its not just a coincidence that this healthy egg salad sandwich has become a classic in our home this summer. It the best treat after a tiring shooting as it doesnt require any effort and is ready in 1. To prepare the salad, we just boil the eggs and easily combine them with Greek yogurt and whatever we have on hand. So this recipe is quite versatile and you can make changes on the ingredients in this recipe. Just dont leave the Greek yogurt out It both gives a nice creaminess to the salad and adds more protein to your salad. Another ingredient I love in my healthy egg sandwich is walnut. Its nutty flavor perfectly balances the tangy flavor of yogurt. Besides, it makes your salad even healthier and more filling. Its my husbands idea to add mustard in the salad mixture, so we add just half teaspoon of mustard to jazz up the salad a little, but its completely optional. Emeril. About This Healthy Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe. Make sure the eggs completely cool down before combining it with yogurt because yogurt doesnt like heat. It curdles really fast otherwise and you wont want it. I wouldnt suggest that you keep the salad in the refrigerator for days. Eggs lose not only their flavor but also their health benefits when they wait for long hours. If you want to make your salad even skinnier, you can leave one yolk out and add the white only but I love them together. To give a wonderful summery feeling, we served our sandwich the other day with watermelon slices on the side. If you are on a diet, cut your watermelon slices thinner. If you decide to add mustard too, be careful with the amount because its high in sodium, which might cause health problems. Print. An egg salad sandwich without mayonnaise that is so tasty and filling. Greek yogurt, cucumber and walnuts make all the difference. Author Zerrin. Prep Time 5. Cook Time 5. Total Time 1. Yield 2. Category Sandwich. Cuisine American. Ingredients cup plain Greek yogurt, low fat if desired. For Serving 2 whole grain bread slices, for 2 open faced sandwiches. A handful of parsley. Cherry tomatoes and watermelon, optional. Instructions. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salti cumin, black pepper and fresh dill. Add in diced hard boiled eggs, cucumber and green pepper. Stir to combine. Place parsley leaves on bread slices and put the salad it. Garnish with onion slics, fresh dill and walnuts. Serve with cherry tomatoes and watermelon. IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THESE.