Vibrant Egg and Veggie Crunch Salad with Zesty Maple Dressing

Ingredients

1. Salad Base:
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces

2. Zesty Maple Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Start by boiling water in a medium pot on the stove. Once boiling, add 1/2 cup green beans and blanch for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cool them under cold water. Set aside.

2. Mix the Salad Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, 1 cup diced cucumbers, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onions, 1/2 cup diced green peppers, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini, and the prepared green beans.

3. Prepare the Zesty Maple Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each of white wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and lime juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar until smooth.

4. Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the prepared Zesty Maple Dressing over the salad base. Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even coating of the dressing on the vegetables and eggs.

5. Chill and Serve:
- Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy your vibrant and refreshing lunch!

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Egg Salad, Vegetable Salad, Lunch Recipe, Easy Salad, Healthy Salad, Zesty Dressing, Maple Syrup Dressing, Vibrant Salad, Fresh Ingredients, Quick Lunch

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1200

#EggSalad #HealthyEating #LunchIdeas #ZestyDressing #VegetableDelight