Easy Keto Egg Salad Recipe for Weight Loss

Keto Egg Salad Recipe for Weight Loss . This recipe focuses on high protein and healthy fats, while keeping carbohydrates low.

Ingredients

• Protein:
  • 6 large Hard-boiled Eggs, peeled and chopped
• Vegetables (Chopped Finely):
  • $1/2$ cup Celery, chopped
  • $1/4$ cup Red Onion, finely chopped
  • $1/4$ cup Carrots, finely chopped (Note: While some keto followers avoid carrots due to sugar content, small amounts are often included for flavor and texture, as seen in the photos).
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives or other herb (like dill or parsley), finely chopped
• Dressing:
  • $1/2$ cup Mayonnaise (full-fat is recommended for keto)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard (or yellow mustard, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (optional, for tang)
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop the hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and carrots into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the chives or other herbs.
2. Combine Solids: Place the chopped eggs, celery, red onion, carrots, and chives into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add Dressing: Spoon the mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar (if using) into the bowl with the solids.
4. Season: Sprinkle generously with salt and black pepper.
5. Mix: Gently stir all the ingredients together until the eggs and vegetables are well-coated with the creamy dressing. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can make the salad too mushy. (This is shown in the second image).
6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve: Serve the keto egg salad in lettuce wraps (as shown in the images), on celery sticks, or simply enjoy it with a spoon!

📊 Approximate Keto Egg Salad Nutrition

Macronutrient	Approximate Value (per ≈1/2 cup serving)	Key Notes
Calories	220 – 250 kcal	Varies based on the amount of mayonnaise/fat used.
Fat	18g – 22g	High fat from eggs and full-fat mayonnaise is typical for keto.
Protein	12g – 14g	Excellent source of high-quality protein from the eggs.
Total Carbs	1g – 3g	Kept very low by avoiding bread and sugar.
Net Carbs	1g – 2g	(Total Carbs minus Fiber). The very low carb count makes this keto-friendly.
Fiber	<1g	Mostly from the celery and onion.

Keto Serving Suggestions (As seen in the images)

• Lettuce Wraps: Use large leaves of Romaine, Butter, or Iceberg lettuce as a low-carb alternative to bread.
• Avocado Boats: Scoop the salad into halved avocados.

Note on Carrots:

The carrots visible in the photos do contain more sugar than other keto vegetables. If you stick to the small amount ($1/4$ cup for the whole batch), the net carbs per serving should remain low (likely 2-3g net carbs per serving).

For the absolute lowest carb count, you can omit the carrots or replace them with an equivalent amount of bell pepper (yellow or green) for color and crunch.