Delicious and Healthy Egg Salad in Squash Boats Recipe

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Delicious and Healthy Egg Salad in Squash Boats Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 01, 2024

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

  1. Cut the summer squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a boat shape.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each squash boat with the egg salad mixture, dividing it evenly among the boats.
  4. Chill the egg salad in squash boats in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  5. 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.