33 Recipes That Use Up Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs

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33 Recipes That Use Up Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs2/32 Smoked Salmon Egg Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Served on croissants, these grown-up sandwiches offer a great way to use leftover Easter eggs. Salmon adds smoky flavor. —Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 533 calories, 40g fat (11g saturated fat), 265mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 3/32 Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Don’t forget the hard-boiled eggs for extra protein

Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale into their diets without sacrificing taste. It is also wonderful made with collard or mustard greens, prepared in the same fashion as the kale, or with a mix of spinach & arugula or watercress. Don’t forget the hard-boiled eggs for extra protein. —Elizabeth Warren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars,

4g fiber), 8g protein

4g fiber), 8g protein. 4/32 Avocado Egg Salad Toast 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Egg Salad Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a surplus of avocados after purchasing too many for an event. A few days later, I was making egg salad sandwiches for lunch and had the fantastic idea to use avocado to bind it together instead of traditional mayo. Not only was this version unbelievably delicious but the healthy fats in the avocado make this a much better option than

the traditional mayo-laden version

the traditional mayo-laden version. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 367 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 280mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 5/32 BLT Chicken Salad 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BLT Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in

the dressing gives it unexpected flavor

the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. —Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 281 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 6/32 Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by Chick-fil-A chicken salad, this recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish

gives it that signature taste

gives it that signature taste. I like to use a thick crusty oat bread. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 651 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 51g protein. 7/32 DIY Ramen Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DIY Ramen Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This favorite ramen noodle recipe, prepared and served in a canning jar, is a healthier alternative to most commercial varieties. Feel free to customize the veggies. —Michelle,

Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast

Clair, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 380 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 8/32 Tuna Nicoise Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 327 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol,

691mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein

691mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch. 9/32 Cobb Salad Sub 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cobb Salad Sub Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas for the bread and make wraps instead. —Kimberly Grusendorf, Medina, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 233 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 17g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 10/32 Judy’s Macaroni Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this dill pickle pasta salad inside your picnic basket. —Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Maysville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 347 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 11/32 Scotch Eggs 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total

They’re fabulous hot out of the oven

Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A crispy coating made with cornflakes and pork sausage gives a different treatment to these hard-boiled eggs. They’re fabulous hot out of the oven. Or enjoy them cold for a snack before a soccer or baseball game. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 283 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 275mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. 12/32 Aunt Karen’s Shrimp Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat

Recipe Creator: When unexpected company calls during the holidays, this salad is the perfect fit. It’s quick to put together, too, leaving you more time to spend with your guests. — Karen Moore, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 salad cup: 74 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 13/32 Cauliflower Potato Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Cauliflower in potato salad?

Creator: Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other yummy surprises. —Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 61 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 14/32 Ham and Swiss Salad in a Jar Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Home cook Stacy Huggins from Valley Center, California, sent us a great recipe for a ham and Swiss salad, and we turned it

into this lunchbox-friendly version

into this lunchbox-friendly version. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 691 calories, 54g fat (14g saturated fat), 344mg cholesterol, 1110mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 15/32 Curried Egg Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Curried Egg Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A curry kick gives this egg salad big appeal. We love it when the weather gets warm. —Joyce McDowell, West Union, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 273 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol,

284mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein

284mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 16/32 Veggie Nicoise Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish—and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it also delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch

Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 329 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch. 17/32 18/32 Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de

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