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Preparation
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Egg Salad for Weight Loss Serves 3 people
Cucumber 2 pieces Lettuce 200 gr Tomato 4 pieces Eggs 2 pieces Tangerine 3 pieces Mayonnaise A little Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt A little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- To choose fresh tomatoes, you should select those with bright red skin, firm and plump, and without scratches on the surface.
- Choose tomatoes with green stems that are tightly attached to the fruit. Gently press with your hand; the fruit should feel slightly firm rather than soft and mushy.
- Do not choose tomatoes with wrinkled skin, soft and mushy fruit, and scratches or bruises. These tomatoes have been harvested for a long time and are no longer fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- Egg shell: Fresh eggs will have a thin white powdery layer on the outside, and when touched, they feel rough or heavy. If the eggshell is smooth and shiny, or has cracks, it means the eggs have been stored for a long time and are not fresh.
- Inspecting: You can inspect chicken eggs using a light bulb or by rolling up a piece of newspaper and shining it under sunlight. If you see that the air cell of the egg is still small, the yolk is round and does not move, and the white is clear with an orange-red or light pink color, then the egg is fresh. In the case of older eggs, they will appear reddish with many moving streaks around and a large air cell gap.
- Shake gently: Hold the egg up to your ear and shake it gently. If you hear noise, it means the egg is old and has been stored for a long time. If you don’t hear anything but feel the egg moving strongly, it is a spoiled egg, possibly from a hen that is still incubating…
- If possible, you should use a 10% salt solution to soak the eggs in. If the eggs sink to the bottom of the water, they are freshly laid on the same day. If the eggs float on the surface of the water, they have been stored for more than 5 days.
How to choose fresh, delicious cucumbers without bitterness
- Shape: Choose cucumbers that are long, evenly shaped, and straight. You should avoid those that are too large, too small, or too immature as they may be bitter.
- Cucumber skin: Pay attention to the outside of fresh cucumbers, which should still have a layer of white powder, and it’s best if there are small bumps on the skin, so you should buy them.
- Color: It’s advisable to choose cucumbers that are bright green; dark green cucumbers may have a bit of bitterness at the tip.
- Additionally, you should select cucumbers with fresh stems and with the flower end still attached, as these are young, fresh, and sweeter than the others.
How to Prepare Weight Loss Egg Salad
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Prepare the Ingredients
First, separate each leaf of lettuce, discarding the old leaves. Soak the vegetables in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse them thoroughly with water. Let the vegetables drain, then cut them into pieces about 3 – 4 cm long.
Wash the tomatoes, then slice them into thin round pieces. Clean the cucumber, cutting off both ends. This part has a lot of sap and can be bitter. Next, slice the cucumber into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Boil 2 eggs until cooked. The boiling time should be about 8 minutes from when the water starts to boil. Do not overboil, as the protein in the eggs will coagulate, making them hard to digest.
When the eggs are cooked, peel them and cut them into small wedges or thin slices as you prefer.
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Mix the Salad Dressing
In a bowl, add 1 spoon of sugar, squeeze the juice from 3 calamondins and add it to the bowl with sugar. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
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Mix the salad
Put all the ingredients including lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers into a large bowl. Add the prepared dressing along with a little salt and a bit of mayonnaise into the bowl. Mix well so that the spices are combined.
After mixing, taste it to see if it is to your liking. Then scoop it into a bowl and serve it on a bowl with chopped eggs and a bit of mayonnaise before enjoying.
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Final product
The creamy and delicious egg salad is easy to eat. Since it mainly consists of vegetables, the dish contains a lot of fiber while being low in energy, which helps support your calorie deficit eating process.
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