Creamy Eggs and Cucumber Salad
Easy Eggs and Cucumber Salad Recipe – Rich, Creamy, and Flavorful!
It’s a great high protein, moderate fat side dish, breakfast, lunch or dinner idea!
Chopped hard boiled eggs, green onions, cucumber, and a pinch of salt mixed with just the right amount of plain yogurt for a nice rich and creamy salad. This is the perfect side dish for a barbecue lunch or picnic. It’s also a tasty breakfast idea and a satisfying vegetarian lunch, brunch or dinner.
This is one of the easily customized salads, just check the tips and variations below. You’ll find various ideas and suggestions that can help you tweak up this recipe to suit your taste. Enjoy this quick, easy, and SUPER simple recipe!
What ingredients do I need for this eggs salad recipe?
6 hard-boiled eggs
1 large English cucumber (you can swap with 2 Persian cucumbers)
2 bunches green onions
2 or 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
Fresh chopped dill or dill relish (optional)
Salt to taste
How to make this easy green eggs salad recipe?
Cook 6 hard-boiled eggs, peel and chop them, then transfer to a large glass bowl.
Dice up the green onions and add to the boiled eggs.
Dice up a large cucumber and add to the same bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or plain yogurt, a pinch of salt, and some chopped fresh dill or a different herb, then mix to combine all ingredients.
Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let it chill for a while before serving. Enjoy!
Creamy Hard-Boiled Eggs & Cucumber Salad – It’s eye catching and super flavorful!
This eggs and cucumber salad is bright, light and eye catching. It’s a cool recipe for a Sunday breakfast, a nice brunch, or an outdoor lunch idea. This green egg salad isn’t merely eye catching; it has a good cohesive mix of flavors guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. Remove the green onions if your kids don’t like them, spread this simple and delicious salad between two toasts, slice in half and pack for their lunch at school.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
What can I use instead of cucumbers? If you don’t have cucumbers at hand, you can simply omit them or exchange for some thinly chopped lettuce, celery, or picklesc. You can also add some mashed potatoes, or add as little cubes; they taste amazingly great in this salad. Avocados are also a great addition to this salad; they make it richer and creamier.
How can I replace plain yogurt? Sour cream makes a good swap for plain yogurt, but you can also use Greek yogurt or cream cheese. If none of these options is available, you can simply use some mayonnaise; it tastes amazing. Mayo used to be my go to sauce for this salad, but I changed it for plain yogurt to make the recipe healthier and lower in calories.
Can I add some mustard? Definitely, if you like mustard, you can add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Can I add some lemon juice? You can a drizzle of lime, lemon juice or vinegar.
What can I use instead of dill? Dill is optional, I prefer to add either chopped parsley or coriander for a nice pop of color and taste.
Can I add a little cheese to this recipe? There’s nothing wrong with adding a little shredded Parmesan cheese or add some cubed goat cheese if that’s what you prefer.
Which other protein can I add? This eggs salad is already packed with enough protein. But if you like to add some extra protein, I suggest some tuna, crispy bacon, shrimp or smoked salmon.
How can I store leftovers? Make sure not to keep your salad at room temperature for too long. Safely store in an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not keep for longer.
How can I serve this Creamy Eggs and Cucumber Salad?
I like to serve this creamy eggs, onions, and cucumber salad in two different ways; it all depends on my mood and the time of the day.
You can serve this egg salad as a side dish next to crispy fried chicken, tender grilled chicken or any main course.
You can have this egg salad on a piece of toasted bread, top with your favorite leafy green. It makes a great light and filling lunch idea. If you want to avoid carbs entirely, or you’re on a keto diet, just skip the bread and scoop the salad on crispy Romaine lettuce leaves. You can also add this egg mixture into a vegetarian wrap.
Creamy Eggs and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 large English cucumber you can swap with 2 Persian cucumbers
- 2 bunches green onions
- 2 or 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- Fresh chopped dill or dill relish optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook 6 hard-boiled eggs, peel and chop them, then transfer to a large glass bowl.
- Dice up the green onions and add to the boiled eggs.
- Dice up a large cucumber and add to the same bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or plain yogurt, a pinch of salt, and some chopped fresh dill or a different herb, then mix to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let it chill for a while before serving. Enjoy!
