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Creamy Pickle and Olive Paste Egg Salad recipe
A punchy egg salad with a savoury olive note and sharp pickle crunch. It’s ideal for lunch, sandwiches, or spooning onto toast.
20 min · Easy · Mediterranean Jump to method
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 75g Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Olive paste
- 40g Pickles
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 12.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Why this works
A protein-rich, fairly low-carbohydrate egg salad, but the olive paste and pickles make it relatively salty for the portion size.
High-quality protein. Eggs provide complete protein, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
Source of vitamin B12 and choline. Eggs are a good source of B12 and choline, both important for nerve function and healthy red blood cells.
Sodium from savoury add-ins. Pickles and olive paste can push the sodium content up, so this dish may not suit a low-salt diet in larger portions.
Method
- Boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes, then cool them under cold water and peel them.
- Chop the eggs roughly and place them in a bowl.
- Stir in the yoghurt, olive paste and finely chopped pickles until combined.
- Taste and adjust the balance with a little more yoghurt if you want it creamier.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Prefer the classic version? Mustard Mayonnaise Egg Salad
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