Almost Eggless Egg Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Almost Eggless Egg Salad
250 min.
4
157kcal

Suggestions


If you’re on the hunt for a delicious yet healthy alternative to traditional egg salad, look no further than this Almost Eggless Egg Salad! This delightful vegetarian dish beautifully captures the creamy texture and savory flavors of a classic egg salad, all while being gluten-free and dairy-free. Imagine enjoying a dish where firm tofu takes center stage, offering a protein-packed base that’s both wholesome and satisfying.

The combination of fresh ingredients, including minced celery, onion, and a hint of sweetness from sweet pickle relish, enhances the salad’s flavor profile. With aromatic herbs like dried dill and parsley bringing an extra layer of taste, this side dish is perfect for picnics, parties, or simply as a quick snack to get you through the day. Plus, the vibrant yellow hue from ground turmeric adds a pop of color that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

This recipe is not only simple and quick to prepare, taking just around 250 minutes to chill and let the flavors meld together, but it can also be easily shared among four serving portions. With just 157 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Whether you enjoy it on its own, piled high on a sandwich, or as part of an antipasti platter, this Almost Eggless Egg Salad is sure to please everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons celery minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon dill weed dried
  • tablespoon parsley dried
  • servings ground pepper black to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • teaspoon mustard prepared
  • tablespoon onion minced
  • servings salt to taste
  • tablespoon relish sweet
  • pound spicy tofu firm drained sliced well
  • teaspoon distilled vinegar white
  • teaspoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, mustard, sugar, turmeric, dill, and parsley.
  2. Mix well, and reserve.
  3. Place drained tofu in large bowl, and crumble with a fork. Stir in onion and celery.
  4. Mix in reserved mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for several hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein26.37%
Fat58.76%
Carbs14.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78.27
Glycemic Load
1.06
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
3.1139130339674%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
22.63mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
1.78mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.88kcal
7.84%
Fat:10.36g
15.93%
Saturated Fat:1.41g
8.81%
Carbohydrates:5.89g
1.96%
Net Carbohydrates:4.57g
1.66%
Sugar:2.69g
2.99%
Cholesterol:2.94mg
0.98%
Sodium:292.78mg
12.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.46g
20.91%
Vitamin K:22.75µg
21.66%
Calcium:153.3mg
15.33%
Iron:1.7mg
9.43%
Fiber:1.33g
5.31%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.93%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.14%
Vitamin A:83.02IU
1.66%
Vitamin C:1.07mg
1.3%
Potassium:41.47mg
1.18%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.14%
Magnesium:4.5mg
1.13%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes