Green Goddess Chopped Egg Salad (Print Version)

Fresh chopped eggs with crisp vegetables and creamy green goddess dressing, perfect for a light meal.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup chives, finely sliced

→ Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool, peel, and chop coarsely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, thinly sliced radishes, finely chopped celery, diced avocado, chopped romaine lettuce, and finely sliced chives.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, basil, tarragon, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add chopped eggs to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing meal
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Adding toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds gives extra crunch
  • Substituting Greek yogurt with sour cream changes the dressing texture
03 -
  • Boil eggs just right to avoid overcooking and get perfect yolks
  • Let the salad chill briefly to meld flavors before serving
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