Making Egg Salad

Cooking egg salad

Month 10 · Activity 16 · Cooking

You will use the hard boiled eggs from Activity 8, Month 10
Let child peel the egg shell off of the eggs and place in a non-breakable bowl
Ask about the color of the peeled egg remembering that the shell was painted
Using a fork let child mash the eggs until they are crumbly
Depending on number of eggs used, add a small amount of white mayonnaise, yellow mustard, green pickle relish and salt/herb seasoning allowing child to taste each ingredient before adding to the egg mixture
Mix up well and serve with oval crackers (Townhouse crackers, etc.)

Chat about where we get eggs. Explain the nutritional value of an egg and why it is a healthy food for us to eat.

Eggs are Full of Vitamins and Minerals- Including vitamins B12, C, D, E, K, A, and more.

Eggs are a great source of protein, one egg contains 6 grams of protein.

Eggs contain omega 3’s- fatty acids, an essential nutrient and good for your heart.

Eggs are known as the perfect food as they contain all 9 of the essential amino acids.

One egg contains 20% of the daily recommended intake of choline which is essential for brain and nerve health.

Eggs Contain Calcium- One egg contains 50mg (5%) calcium which helps build strong bones

The sulfur contained in eggs and the additional vitamins and minerals help promote hair and nail growth.