Easy Keto Egg Salad Recipe

Did you know that this keto egg salad was one of the top three things my clients asked me to prep? They were wondering if it was possible to make salad out of eggs along with common cupboard ingredients.

I told them yes — and enthusiastically shared this 22-minute salad recipe.

But why eggs? What makes them special?

Eggs are the most versatile food you can have on a ketogenic lifestyle. You can eat them by themselves or add them into any recipe imaginable. Not to mention, they easily fit into your daily macros.

By the way, did you know that eggs are great for helping you enter ketosis?

For all these reasons, I thought it would be helpful to turn this keto staple into something that’s a little more exciting and filling. How does a low-carb egg salad recipe sound to you?

The best thing about it is that all the ingredients you’ll need are probably already in your pantry.

Alright — we already know that eggs are good to have on a keto diet. But what about when they’re used with other ingredients? The number of carbs in egg salad will vary depending on what you add in. Ideally, you should choose low-carb options to avoid going over your daily carb limit.

For my egg salad recipe, I’ve carefully picked the right ingredients such as chives, mustard, and fresh lemon.

Because of that, you get 1.4g of total carbs per serving or 1.1 g of net carbs per serving. It’ll also give you a boost of healthy fats and quality protein.

Here’s a piece of advice though:

If you’re just starting out on a keto diet, I would recommend not serving it with bread. While it’s tempting (I know, I know) it will kick you out of ketosis. One thing I do is I serve it with romaine lettuce as bread replacement. That will keep you fuller — although egg salad is fine on its own for seasoned ketoers.

Now that you know how many carbs in egg salad are there, let’s proceed to the next part: How to prepare your own low-carb egg salad at home!

An easy favorite for ketoers (and even non-ketoers), this egg salad requires just 7 simple ingredients. Plus you won’t even have to cook anything else except for the eggs. Be sure to have the following ingredients:

That’s it! The first step in this whole process is take out the eggs and boil them for about 12 minutes. For easier peeling, I recommend soaking the boiled eggs in ice cold water for 10 minutes.

After peeling the eggs, place them in a clean mixing bowl. This is where we’re going to start adding in the rest of the ingredients. Chop some chives and add them into the bowl. I love how chives perk up this low-carb egg salad by producing a fresh, oniony flavor.

Next, incorporate the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper (to taste). If you want to make the dressing a tangier, you may add a bit more mustard or lemon juice. Just be careful to not overdo it.

There you have it. For those who have extra ingredients in their pantry, I’m delighted to tell you that you can also throw those into an egg salad. This gives it more nutrients and will help you feel fuller for longer.

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For this version, simply dice or cube one avocado and combine them with the rest of the ingredients above. You may do away the mustard if you prefer not to have it. Also feel free to add romaine lettuce and bacon.

To make egg salad with cream cheese, you will need cream cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, unsalted butter, chopped onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Cream cheese is another great keto food and what it does is add more fat into your diet.

If you’re a pickle fanatic, you’ll dig this. All you need to do is combine chopped dill pickles with egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Here’s a final tip — When preparing your keto egg salad, you can either mash your eggs using a potato masher to create uniform bits or you can dice them to avoid that crumbly appearance. Mix all your ingredients carefully!

I hope you’ll enjoy this healthy salad recipe!