8 slices low-calorie whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calories per slice)
3/4 c low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2-1 tsp ground black pepper
12 hard-boiled egg whites, cooled and roughly chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
arugula leaves
Toast the bread.
In a lg mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Add the chopped egg whites, bell pepper, and celery, and stir to evenly coat. Taste and add another 1/2 tsp black pepper, if desired.
Place arugula leaves on each side of toast and divide the egg salad mixture evenly on top. Enjoy open-faced or closed. Each serving consists of 2 slices toasted bread, arugula leaves, and 1 1/4 cups egg salad.
4 servings 247 calories per serving
COMPARE TO A REGULAR EGG SALAD SANDWICH WHICH CONTAINS 560 CALORIES.
SERVE IT UP SLIM! LOOKING TO CUT OUT CARBS? SKIP THE BREAD AND ENJOY THE EGG SALAD SERVED IN LETTUCE WRAPS. USING BOSTON OR BIBB LETTUCE, LAYER THE ARUGULA AND EGG SALAD MIXTURE FOR A DELICIOUSLY LOW-CARB MEAL THAT CLOCKS IN AT JUST 162 CALORIES AND 9 GRAMS PER SERVING (MAKES 4 PORTIONS, EACH 1 1/4 CUPS EGG SALAD).