Food experts are suggesting a simple swap to elevate the classic egg mayonnaise sandwich: replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. According to culinary sources, this substitution results in a richer, creamier flavour while reducing calories and cost.
Greek yogurt's tangy taste complements eggs perfectly, making them softer and more flavourful. It also offers health benefits, being a good source of protein, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and typically lower in fat than mayonnaise. BBC Good Food notes that Greek yogurt's thicker consistency and tangier flavour make it a healthier substitute for mayonnaise, sour cream, or crème fraîche.
Recipe developer Yumna Jawad recommends using plain whole milk Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Her healthy egg salad recipe replaces mayo with yogurt and adds Dijon mustard for a spicy kick. For six hard-boiled eggs, she suggests 42g of Greek yogurt, two teaspoons of Dijon mustard, half a teaspoon of lemon zest, half a teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Serve on a bed of lettuce for added crunch.
Incorporating Greek yogurt into savoury dishes like egg sandwiches is an easy way to boost protein intake and support bone and gut health, while also helping with appetite control and weight management, according to BBC Good Food.
