Mediterranean Diet Classic Egg Mayo

Transform your lunch with a healthier twist on a timeless favorite—our Mediterranean Diet Classic Egg Mayo. This dish swaps traditional mayonnaise for creamy Greek yogurt and a splash of extra virgin olive oil, infusing rich flavor without compromising on nutrition. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and briny capers, it’s a light yet indulgent spread that’s packed with protein and fresh, herbaceous notes from parsley and dill. Perfectly paired with toasted whole grain bread, this recipe balances heart-healthy fats and vibrant Mediterranean flavors in just 20 minutes. Whether for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack, this egg mayo is an effortlessly wholesome upgrade to a classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices whole grain bread

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the eggs simmer for 9-10 minutes.

Step 3

While the eggs are cooking, finely chop the parsley and dill. Set them aside.

Step 4

Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the saucepan and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Peel the eggs and then roughly chop them into small pieces.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and stir to blend.

Step 7

Add the chopped eggs, capers, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 8

Toast the whole grain bread slices to your liking.

Step 9

Serve the egg mayo mixture on top of the toasted whole grain bread slices.

Step 10

Garnish with extra parsley or dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(488.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	826.5

Total Fat 41.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 748mg	0%
Sodium 2292.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.6g
Protein 49.1g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 347.8mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 781.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 31.3%