Guiltless Egg Salad Sandwich

For a while now, I've been meaning to do a post about healthy foods and condiments you can add to dishes that pack a HUGE flavor punch. This is not that post. But this recipe has, like, 4 of the items that would be on that list!

Uh...pay no attention to my dirty glass table and ripped chair. Focus on the food!!! #howembarrassing 

This Egg Salad has baked chicken in it, also, to help with that much needed lean protein punch midday. Let's talk about the chicken briefly.

I baked two breasts side by side, drenched in honey mustard. The result was a deliciously moist, flavorful chicken.

Okay. That's all I wanted to say about the chicken. Moving on.

Egg salad is dynamiiiite. But can be considered not-so-healthful because it's swimming in mayo. Well, I've found a way to avoid the mayo and replace it with things that are actually good for you!

The secret? AVOCADO OF COURSE. AND YOGURT OF COURSE.

The two life-saving healthy-yet-delicious replacement foods.

Nothing more satisfying than a fresh, healthy lunch sitting at your table. Except, of course, when it's sitting
in your stomach.

To make a very small batch, I took 1/2 of an avocado, and mashed it up roughly with a spoonful of 0% fat Greek yogurt.

Then, coarsely chopped up a hard-boiled egg and tossed it in. A few pieces of chicken breast as well. This would be good in itself, but it needs help from another one of my favorite healthy miracle flavor-saver ingredients: (WHITE WINE) VINEGAR OF COURSE. I added quite a few glugs, but be sure to taste test before adding too much. I'm a sucker for vinegar-y things, so an intense vinegar flavor doesn't bother me.

My fingers look all pink and weird o_O
Once again...focus on the food!!! -_-*

Still needs a bit more to keep the rich flavors fresh --- and yes, it's another one for the list --- FRESH HERBS OF COURSE!!! I added a hefty amount of fresh parsley and fresh dill, but basil or cilantro would be good too, I imagine.

Add some S&P, mustard powder, turmeric (I like that it adds a yellow color, and it's actually very good for you),  a bit of garlic powder (a little goes a long way!)....BOOM. Healthy Egg Salad for a nice sandwich.


I also recommend adding Curry Powder, (a dash of) Cayenne Pepper, and Smoked Paprika. They add tons of flavor without adding any calories. Next time I'm going to experiment with some bolder flavor profiles!

Of course, you could eat the egg salad on it's own as a side. Or just connect an IV and pump it into your blood stream directly. You get lots of protein, healthy fats, and even an anti-inflammatory agent (the turmeric) in just one little sandwich, so no need to feel bad about having seconds.

I didn't!

Welcome to my belly!