Description
Creamy keto avocado egg salad delivers a protein-packed lunch solution for health-conscious individuals. Zesty herbs and rich avocado combine perfectly, providing you a satisfying low-carb meal that nourishes without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 large avocado, pitted and diced
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced chives
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Butter lettuce for wraps
Instructions
- Preparation: Halve avocados, extract pits, and dice flesh into uniform cubes; precisely chop hard-boiled eggs into complementary chunks.
- Mixing: Combine diced avocado and chopped eggs in a spacious bowl, creating a foundational blend with lime juice to prevent oxidation and add zesty brightness.
- Dressing: Gently fold mayonnaise through the mixture, ensuring even coating while preserving the delicate texture of avocado and eggs.
- Seasoning: Integrate finely minced chives, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, carefully balancing flavors to achieve a harmonious taste profile.
- Serving: Artfully arrange the salad within crisp butter lettuce leaves, offering an elegant low-carb presentation; garnish with additional chives and a final lime juice accent to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Browning: Lime juice creates an acidic barrier that slows avocado oxidation, maintaining fresh green color and preventing unappetizing discoloration.
- Texture Matters: Gently mix ingredients to preserve chunky egg and avocado pieces, avoiding a mushy consistency that diminishes the salad’s appeal.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste incrementally while adding salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile without overwhelming the delicate ingredients.
- Serving Suggestion: Use crisp lettuce wraps for a keto-friendly presentation that adds crunch and reduces carbohydrate content compared to traditional bread-based options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg