Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal with this Egg Salad in Squash Boats recipe. The creamy egg salad is mixed with fresh veggies and herbs, then served in hollowed-out squash boats for a fun and innovative presentation. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- 4 small summer squash
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut the summer squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a boat shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each squash boat with the egg salad mixture, dividing it evenly among the boats.
- Chill the egg salad in squash boats in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Summer squash is a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber.
Hard-boiled eggs are rich in protein and essential nutrients like choline and vitamin D.
Dijon mustard adds a tangy kick to the creamy egg salad mixture.