Best Better Than Egg Salad Recipes

BETTER THAN EGG SALAD

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Tofu takes on the taste and texture of egg salad in this quick-fixing sandwich from Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu, cubed
8 slices whole wheat bread
4 lettuce leaves
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

Mix first 8 ingredients; stir in tofu. Line 4 slices of bread with lettuce. Top with tofu mixture. If desired, sprinkle with pepper; close sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BETTER THAN POTATO SALAD

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As soon as our family tried this delicious salad, it became a favorite, especially during the warmer months. It's a flavorful change of pace from traditional potato salad that's easy to prepare. Even our two kids enjoy it. -Susan McCurdy, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups cooked long grain rice
8 radishes, sliced
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine rice, radishes, eggs, cucumber, celery and onion. Combine mayonnaise, mustard and salt. , Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.