Description
This Keto Avocado Egg Salad is a creamy, protein-packed, and low-carb dish made with eggs, avocado, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or keto-friendly wrap filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber or celery (optional, for added crunch)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs – Hard-boil the eggs, let them cool, then peel and chop them into small pieces.
- Mash the avocado – In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Combine ingredients – Add the chopped eggs to the mashed avocado.
- Add seasonings – Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Incorporate optional ingredients – If using diced cucumber, celery, or red pepper flakes, mix them in.
- Mix well – Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Enjoy it on its own as a healthy snack or light meal.
- Serve with lettuce wraps, low-carb tortillas, or keto-friendly crackers.
- Pair it with sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or celery sticks for dipping.
- Use it as a sandwich filling with keto bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: mixing, no cook
- Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, American
Keywords: keto egg salad, avocado egg salad, low-carb salad, healthy egg salad, easy keto recipe