Keto Avocado Egg Salad (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado and egg mix with crunchy seasoning served in fresh lettuce leaves for a fresh low-carb option.

# What You Need:

→ Egg Salad

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1 large ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Lettuce Boats

10 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce (8 large leaves)

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes. Peel and chop the eggs into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth but still slightly chunky.
03 - Add the chopped eggs, chives, and dill to the avocado mixture. Gently fold until evenly combined.
04 - Carefully separate lettuce leaves, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
05 - Spoon the avocado egg salad evenly into the center of each prepared lettuce leaf.
06 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over each lettuce boat immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for keto and low-carb diets with just 5g of carbs per serving
  • Quick to prepare - ready in under 30 minutes
  • Easily portable for meal prep and on-the-go lunches
  • Customizable with optional add-ins like bacon or smoked salmon
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
02 -
  • Make sure to use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture
  • To prevent the avocado from browning, ensure it's thoroughly mixed with the lemon juice
  • For meal prep, keep the egg salad mixture separate from the lettuce leaves and assemble just before eating
  • Store leftover egg salad with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to minimize air exposure
  • For a more substantial meal, double the protein by adding an extra egg per serving
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