This 6-Ingredient Egg Salad Makes Boring Toast A Lot More Exciting (And High Protein)

Toast is one of America's favorite breakfast items. Warm, crunchy, and beautifully golden brown, it's been a morning staple in U.S. households since the 1920s, when electric toasters entered American kitchens. While spreading jam or butter is the simplest way to enjoy it, there are plenty of ways to upgrade toast. Protein-rich toppings like peanut butter and hummus can make it more filling and satisfying. If you're looking for another delicious way to add protein to your morning toast, there's a tasty option worth trying: a six-ingredient egg salad.

To keep you from guessing, you'll need eggs, Dijon mustard, chili oil, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and scallions to prepare it. Sure, some of the best egg salads keep things simple with just three ingredients, such as eggs, mayo, and mustard. But the extra ingredients in this recipe, along with the mayo swap for Greek yogurt, each serve a purpose. 

First of all, replacing the mayo with Greek yogurt will provide more protein and infuse the dish with some tanginess. It will also improve the salad's thickness, make it less runny, and hold all the ingredients together. The sharp, slightly spicy kick from the Dijon mustard and the pleasant touch of sweetness and heat from the chili oil will make it even more flavorful. Meanwhile, garlic powder is ideal for a savory note. Finally, the scallions will tie everything together with a satisfying crunch. There's no better topping for your toast.

A delicious egg salad starts with perfectly prepared eggs. So, to prevent overcooking them and being left with dry and chalky yolks, or undercooking them and potentially risking a Salmonella infection, let the eggs boil for about 12 minutes. When the time is up, transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make the peeling easier. And don't rush to mix them with the other ingredients.

Once the eggs have cooled completely, either mash or chop them, depending on your preference. If you're going to mash them, a fork is all you need for the smoothest consistency. Keep in mind that chopping the eggs would add more texture to your egg salad. Once done, mix the eggs with the Greek yogurt. About 2 tablespoons of full-fat Greek yogurt should be just enough for two eggs.

Next mix in the Dijon mustard, chili oil, and garlic powder. Start small and adjust to taste, especially when it comes to the chili oil. Once you finely chop the scallions, add them to the salad and give it all a good stir. Finally, the last thing to do is to spread it over your toast. Keep in mind that a sturdy bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat, makes the best toast because it's less likely to fall apart under heavy toppings. Stale bread is another great option.