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Egg Salad Without Mayo

Published: Jan 3, 2024 · Modified: Jan 29, 2024 by staysnatched · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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Indulge in this lighter, mayo-free twist on classic egg salad! This is the perfect vibrant and refreshing side dish or main dish for any spread. Use sour cream or Greek yogurt for the perfect substitute.

keto low carb egg salad on a bed of lettuce in a white bowl

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This post was originally published in 2020. It has since been updated.

No need to buy store-bought, you can make your own delicious salads right at home.

Table of Contents

  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • How to Boil Eggs on Stovetop
  • How to Make Egg Salad Without Mayo
  • How to Substitute Mayo
  • Runny Egg Salad
  • Additional Ingredients or Substitution Ideas
  • What to Eat and Pair With the Salad
  • What to Serve with the Salad
  • Can You Make it Ahead? How Long Will it Last in the Fridge
  • Can You Freeze It?
  • More Salad Recipes
  • More Egg Recipes
  • Egg Salad Without Mayo
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Versatility: Egg salad is incredibly versatile. It can be customized with various ingredients like herbs, spices, vegetables, or different types of mustard to suit individual tastes.
  • Easy and Quick: It's a quick and straightforward recipe that doesn't require advanced cooking skills. Boiling eggs and mixing them with a few ingredients can result in a satisfying dish.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Egg salad offers a convenient way to incorporate these nutrients into a meal.
  • Meal Prepping: It's a great option for meal prepping. You can make a batch and keep it refrigerated for a few days, using it for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for salads.
  • Budget-Friendly: Eggs are generally affordable and this dish doesn’t require expensive ingredients, making it a cost-effective meal option.
  • Comfort Food: For many, this salad brings back nostalgic memories of homemade meals. It's a classic comfort food that evokes feelings of warmth and familiarity.
  • Satisfying and Filling: Eggs are satiating, and when combined with other ingredients, they create a filling dish that can serve as a snack, side, or main course.
chopped onions, mayo, chives, and mustard in separate bowls with a fresh lemon

How to Boil Eggs on Stovetop

I like to eliminate some of the guessing when boiling eggs and I use my air fryer or Instant Pot to make them. Check out my Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe and Instant Pot Boiled Eggs recipe

Here is how to do it on the stove:

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan.
  2. Cover the eggs with cold water. Fill to the top of the eggs.
  3. Bring the saucepan to a boil.
  4. Once the water boils, remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan.
  5. Allow the eggs to sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath to cool for 10 minutes.
hard boiled eggs sliced in half on a cutting board

How to Make Egg Salad Without Mayo

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Combine chopped boiled eggs, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, mustard, onions, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  2. Stir and serve.
chopped hard boiled eggs on a cutting board

How to Substitute Mayo

If you are looking to make the recipe with no mayo, use plain Greek yogurt, cream cheese, or sour cream instead.

chopped boiled eggs, chopped onions, seasoning, mayo and mustard in a glass bowl

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Runny Egg Salad

Once the ingredients all sink in, over time, your salad may get runny. You can thicken it up with additional sour cream or eggs.

Additional Ingredients or Substitution Ideas

  • Avocado
  • Almonds
  • Relish
  • Pecans
  • Bell Peppers
  • Pickles
  • Bacon
keto low carb egg salad in a glass bowl

What to Eat and Pair With the Salad

  • Parmesan Cheese Crisps
  • Crackers
  • Chips
  • Bread and make sandwiches
  • Lettuce Wraps
  • Fresh veggies like celery, broccoli, or cauliflower
keto low carb egg salad in a glass bowl

What to Serve with the Salad

Air Fryer Ribs
Baked Turkey Wings
Baked Crab Legs
Air Fryer Scallops
Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Keto Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Chicken

Can You Make it Ahead? How Long Will it Last in the Fridge

It will last (tightly covered) for 3-4 days.

Can You Freeze It?

I don't recommend it. Creamy dishes and eggs typically do not freeze well.

keto low carb egg salad on a bed of lettuce in a white bowl

More Salad Recipes

Southern Macaroni Salad
Southwest Salad with Chipotle Ranch
Easy Antipasto Salad

Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Creamy Cucumber Salad

More Egg Recipes

Avocado Deviled Eggs
Keto Bacon Egg Muffins (Cups)
Bacon Deviled Eggs

person holding a piece of celery with keto egg salad on the celery
keto low carb egg salad on a bed of lettuce in a white bowl
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5 from 13 votes

Egg Salad Without Mayo

Indulge in this lighter, mayo-free twist on classic egg salad! This is the perfect vibrant and refreshing side dish or main dish for any spread. Use sour cream or Greek yogurt for the perfect substitute.
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword egg salad recipe, egg salad without mayo, healthy egg salad
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 217kcal
Author Brandi Crawford
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Ingredients

  • 6 boiled eggs
  • ¼ cup chopped onions I prefer red onions. If you don't like much onion, start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to taste.
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried or fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients (excluding the paprika) in a large bowl or serving dish.
  • Sprinkle paprika throughout the top.
  • Serve chilled or warm.

Video

Notes

  • If you like sweet salad, feel free to add sweetener.
How to boil eggs on the stove:
  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan.
  2. Cover the eggs with cold water. Fill to the top of the eggs.
  3. Bring the saucepan to a boil.
  4. Once the water boils, remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan.
  5. Allow the eggs to sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath to cool for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g
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Comments

  1. Shauna says

    April 04, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe to use up the eggs my kids dyed for Easter. I love it and the addition of the paprika makes it taste like deviled eggs. Definitely recommend!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      April 04, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      That's such a great use of this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    June 11, 2020 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    This recipe came together really quickly. I used my dash egg cooker to boil the eggs and had all the ingredients on hand. It was delicious! This is my new go-to egg salad recipe. Thanks Brandi!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      June 11, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    June 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Recipe was so simple and delicious. This was a perfect recipe for when the weather makes it hard to cook and be cooped up in a hot kitchen. Flavor was on point-I ate with celery stalks or on a large lettuce leaf.

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      July 01, 2020 at 11:43 am

      YUM! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Melis says

    February 10, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! I only had a white onion on hand so I used it! Super easy and delicious! I really need to make egg salad more often!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      February 14, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Yay! This is a good one!

      Reply
  5. DeErica says

    February 28, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Never had egg salad before so I followed the recipe to a T and it was perfect. I used the Primal Kitchen mayo with avocado oil

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      March 01, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  6. cathy hurless says

    March 10, 2021 at 8:12 am

    loved it no i have to watch my cholesterol levels. do you have recipes for that as well?

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      March 10, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      I'm not familiar with what recipes qualify.

      Reply
  7. Lulu says

    March 22, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love egg salad and this recipe is so good, lots of flavor, simple and dekicious

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      March 27, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Erin Jensen says

    March 23, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Saved this recipe from Brandi as an inspiration to switch up the way I’ve made egg salad forever. Loved the red onion and chives in the mix! I also swapped out the yellow mustard with sweet and spicy mustard because I loathe yellow mustard and didn’t have any on hand... and it was scrumptious! Highly recommend this easy recipe - especially if you’re looking to put a different twist on your version of egg salad!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      March 27, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  9. Emily McCloskey says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    Perfectly filled my craving for egg salad. Great consistency and love the addition of chives.

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      April 03, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  10. Autumn Broder says

    April 01, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe! I used whole grain mustard. The addition of the lemon juice brightens up the flavor. Definitely recommend!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      April 03, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  11. Angele D says

    April 06, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    Never put lemon juice in my egg salad before it was delicious! Great after Easter recipe and lunch recipe.

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      April 07, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  12. Amanda G. says

    April 11, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a quick lunch today and it totally hit the spot! Simple but full of flavor-I added a little bit more mustard just because I’m a mustard freak! I had it as lettuce wraps and it was very refreshing and light. As another commenter mentioned, it was a great way to use of the dyed eggs from Easter! Thanks Brandi 😀

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      April 11, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      I love that idea.

      Reply
  13. Meridith M says

    May 17, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    This was SO good and so quick. The only thing I’d change is DOUBLE the recipe cause I’m gonna be done this by tomorrow!!! Definitely make

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      May 20, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      haha that's a great idea!

      Reply
  14. Eddie says

    June 28, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      July 01, 2021 at 10:12 am

      So glad to hear it!

      Reply
  15. Nadia says

    July 07, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make and so delicious!

    Reply
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