Description
A fresh and flavorful twist on classic egg salad, inspired by the Caprese salad. This recipe combines hard-boiled eggs with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella, all dressed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. It’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served on crackers.
Ingredients
– 8 Large Eggs
– 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, quartered
– 1/2 cup Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (Bocconcini), quartered
– 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, finely chopped
– 2 tablespoons Red Onion, finely minced
– 1 tablespoon High-Quality Olive Oil
– 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
– Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
– Balsamic Glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chopped hard-boiled eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the quartered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and sliced basil to the bowl.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the egg mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to break up the eggs too much.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt.
- This salad is best eaten the day it is made but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor, use a high-quality balsamic glaze instead of vinegar for a sweeter, thicker dressing.
- If you don’t have mozzarella pearls, you can dice a fresh mozzarella ball into small cubes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-boiled eggs)
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg