Egg Salad Boats
๐ Total Time: 30 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 4
Description:
This delightful recipe makes for a perfect lunch or even a light dinner when served with rolls. It’s a versatile dish that can adapt to what’s in your pantry; if you’re out of celery, try substituting with chopped water chestnuts for a crunchy twist. Originating from a Sunset cookbook, this egg salad recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, boasting a harmony of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- 12 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the Egg Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, chopped celery, sliced green onions, dill weed, and fresh lemon juice. Ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set the egg salad aside while you prepare the tomatoes.
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Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Start by removing the cores from the stem ends of the tomatoes. Then, carefully cut each tomato almost to the base into eight wedges, ensuring not to slice all the way through. This step creates the perfect vessels for holding the egg salad.
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Assemble the Egg Salad Boats:
- Take each tomato and place it on a plate lined with lettuce leaves for added freshness and presentation. Gently spread the tomato wedges open, creating space for the filling. Spoon approximately 3/4 cup of the prepared egg salad into the center of each tomato, ensuring it’s evenly distributed among the wedges.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once assembled, these delightful egg salad boats are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a refreshing lunch or a light dinner alongside your favorite rolls or bread. The combination of creamy egg salad with juicy tomatoes and crisp lettuce is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 387.1
- Fat: 26.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 643.6mg
- Sodium: 426mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.5g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 9.1g
- Protein: 21.1g
Recipe Tags:
Greens, Vegetable, Brunch, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator, Stove Top, Easy
This recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With its ease of preparation and versatility, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the freshness of ripe tomatoes paired with creamy egg salad, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves for a delightful culinary experience!
