The Best Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps – Ready in 10 Minutes!
These Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps are a light, protein-packed, and low-carb alternative to traditional egg salad sandwiches. Made with creamy, tangy egg salad and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they’re perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- For the Egg Salad:
- 6 large eggs hard-boiled and chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional, for extra flavor
- 1 small celery stalk finely diced (for crunch)
- For the Wraps:
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine leaves
- ½ avocado sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs:
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel and chop.
- Make the Egg Salad:
- In a bowl, mix chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper, paprika, and celery until well combined.
- Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:
- Lay out lettuce leaves and spoon the egg salad into the center of each.
- Top with avocado slices and cherry tomatoes, if using.
- Serve And Enjoy!
- Fold the lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Make It Spicier: Add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the egg salad.
- Meal Prep Tip: Store the egg salad separately and assemble wraps fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Keto-Friendly? Absolutely! It’s naturally low-carb and high-protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 16g
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