Name: Keto Egg Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 teaspoons Lime Juice; 8 Large Hard-Boiled Eggs, diced; 1 Celery Stalk, diced; 1/4 Onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; Paprika for garnish (Optional)

Front shot of Keto Egg Salad in a bowl with lettuce on the side

Wondering what to do with your leftover hard-boiled eggs? Make this tasty Keto Egg Salad. It's silky and creamy, and the celery adds a nice crunch. It's also ready in just 5 minutes, so it makes for a quick, easy lunch. Besides being low in carbs, it also has a ton of protein. So it's very filling. Serve on lettuce leaves or low-carb bread.

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Our low-carb egg salad contains many wonderful ingredients that make for an absolutely tasty dish. Whether you prefer keto-based recipes as a whole or simply want to make your egg salad healthier, this recipe is well worth trying.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is undoubtedly the trooper of this low-carb egg salad recipe. It gives it a large proportion of its flavor, as well as the color we're all used to.

Dijon Mustard

Dijon mustard adds a bit of spice to the dish and can help break the sweet tanginess of the mayonnaise. It also gives the sauce a bit of color, apart from the off-white color of the mayonnaise.

Lime Juice

Lime juice adds a splash of zesty surprise to the egg salad's flavor, elevating it beyond the simple mayonnaise and mustard blend. When you add in the different seasonings, you get a dish that's to-die-for.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

If you've ever had an egg salad with soft-boiled eggs, you understand the importance of hard-boiling the eggs for this keto egg salad recipe. Not only do hard-boiled eggs serve as the base for the rest of the dish, but they also prevent the salad from congealing into a single gloopy mess.

Celery Stalk

The celery stalk helps to add a herbaceous, almost zesty flavor, which improves the flavor profile. It also contributes a wonderful bit of color.

Onion

The onion in a keto egg salad serves to elevate the flavor of the dish. The subtle spiciness of the onion helps to create a balanced flavor profile by complementing the more neutral flavor of the hard-boiled eggs.

Salt, Pepper, and Paprika

These spices help to complete the classic egg salad flavor. Without them, the dish would be somewhat bland.

How many carbs are in egg salad?

Typically, there are 5 grams of carbs in keto egg salad. However, there are only 2 grams of carbs in this keto egg salad.

Can you lose weight eating Egg Salad?

Yes, you can lose weight by eating egg salad. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Eating foods high in protein can help you feel satisfied, thus losing weight. That's because of all the macronutrients (fat, protein, carbs), protein is the best at helping you feel full. Also, when the body breaks down protein, it burns calories, in a process called diet-induced thermogenesis. Protein also boosts muscle mass, increasing your metabolism.

How many calories are in 2 tablespoons of Egg Salad?

There are 68 calories in 2 tablespoons of egg salad.

Does egg salad make you gain weight?

Although egg salad can help you lose weight, it can also make you gain weight if it is not eaten in moderation. That's because when trying to lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. So, if you overindulge in egg salad, regardless of the protein content, you will gain weight.

How to make Low-Carb Egg Salad?

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side to make or an unconventional main course, this keto egg salad is the ideal option.

Since there are no complex steps, and you won't need to go through any intricate cooking, you can make this dish in moments.

Simply shell your hard-boiled eggs, and dice them so that they're convenient sizes. Do the same with the celery and onions, ensuring that none of the pieces are too large.

In a separate bowl, mix the three sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lime juice). Toss the eggs, celery, and onion with the sauce, add the seasonings, and garnish with paprika or a garnish of your choice.

There you have it. You have successfully made our keto egg salad recipe; just serve and enjoy.

Author: Chigoziri Nwachuku