Egg Salad Lunchbox

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Enjoy hard-boiled eggs on their own or chopped up and mixed with creamy dressing and some veggies thrown in for good measure. Dip a whole-wheat cracker into the mix or assemble an egg salad sandwich when you're ready to eat (last-minute assembly keeps the bread from getting soggy). If you're making lunch the night before, sprinkling the apple slices with a little cinnamon will add flavor and help mask any unsightly browning.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on May 30, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Egg Salad Lunchbox — Photo: Diana Chistruga

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 large hard-boiled egg, chopped
¼ cup chopped celery or shredded carrot
2 tablespoons Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce (see Associated Recipes) or ranch dressing
8 small whole-grain crackers or 1 small whole-wheat hamburger bun
½ apple, sliced, or 1/2 cup mixed berries
¼ cup sliced peppers, cucumbers and/or grape tomatoes

Directions

Combine egg, celery (or carrot), sauce (or dressing), salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pack the egg mixture along with crackers (or bun), apple (or berries) and vegetables in a divided bento-style lunchbox or in separate containers with lids. Refrigerate or keep cold with an ice pack until ready to serve. Serve the egg salad on the crackers (or bun).

Associated Recipes

Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329	Calories
13g	Fat
43g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 lunchbox
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 188mg	63%
Vitamin A 1173IU	23%
Sodium 592mg	26%
Potassium 489mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.