Classic Mustard Egg-Salad in a Romaine Wrap

So I first had egg-salad in High School when I worked at the Birmingham Country Club pool Snack Bar. I worked there 2 summers in a row with a few friends and let me tell you- my bank account wasn't the only thing that grew those summers:) I feel like it was at that Snack Bar where I first had creative freedom in a kitchen- well of course I had to stick to filling drinks and grilling hot dogs for the members, but I also learned how to properly slice a pineapple and make fruit salad, make killer tuna-melts, and of course make a really delic & simple egg-salad.

Through the years I've slimmed the recipe down, using Olive Oil mayo (and less of it altogether) and instead of bread, I love the idea of making it an "un-wich" (like Jimmy John's says) A.K.A. a lettuce wrap! Make a few eggs the night before and you will have yourself a healthful, protein packed lunch!

Ingredients & Recipe:
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• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and smashed, or use one of these
• 1 Tbls. of mayo, I prefer the olive oil type
• 1 tsp. yellow mustard
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. dried dill weed
• a few dashes of paprika, seasoned salt & pepper
• Green leaf or Romaine lettuce
• fresh tomato, diced (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl with a fork until just blended. Cover with plastic wrap and place back in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, to give the mix some time to "marry".

Rinse a few large lettuce leaves, pat dry with paper towel. Fill the leaves with egg salad & tomato and roll the lettuce up (like a burrito). Enjoy!

You Could Also Try...

• Finely chop 1 celery stalk and/or 1/4 red onion, add this to your egg-salad before letting it "marry". You'll get a great crunch, added flavor & a bit more fiber!
• Adding 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice adds a fresh "brightness" to the egg-salad, try it!
• I try to make my egg salad early in the morning and bring it to work in a small container. I place a few pieces of lettuce between some paper towel, and the assemble my Romaine Wrap at lunch time. Nothing beats a fresh, healthful wrap at lunch, especially when I know what the ingredients are!