It’s already in your fridge.
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In our home, there is always yogurt.
All this to say, I always have tubs of yogurt in the fridge.
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Why You Should Add Yogurt to Egg Salad
Egg saladcan be richsometimes too rich.
Thats where yogurt comes in, offering tang and contrast.
Yogurt not only lightens the egg salad, but also improves the texture, making the salad smoother.
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Thats why I mix the two; I let them work together for the best balance.
How much yogurt you use depends on what results you want.
If youre just easing into the idea, start with a 3:1 ratiothree parts mayo to one part yogurt.
It makes the egg salad feel brighter and more balanced.
Anything thinner will make your salad loose, and you definitely dont want to use anything sweet or flavored.
Greek yogurt also works because its thick and creamy without being gluey.
As for using goat or sheeps milk yogurt?
Well, maybe, but if theres a hint of grassiness, it wont enhance your egg salad.
Stick to full-fat, Greek-style yogurt, and your egg salad will thank you.
Even a teaspoon of Dijon mustard is lovely here!
Egg salad is great with bread, but I love to serve it nestled in crisp lettuce cups.
You might not go back.
