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This easy Keto Egg Salad recipe has just four simple ingredients but is creamy and delicious. It stays low-carb served in lettuce wraps or on chaffles.
If you love keto deviled eggs, you'll be just as excited about this easy recipe for egg salad. It has the same ingredients, but you can customize it with mix-ins to make your own signature salad.
Since we started hard-boiling eggs in our Ninja air fryer, protein-packed recipes like this have become much easier!
It may be low in carbs, but everyone loves this classic egg salad recipe. Wrap it in cottage cheese flatbread or any of the delicious serving options we discuss below, and I guarantee everyone, including anyone on a keto diet, will be happy!
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Ingredient Notes
Here's what you'll need to make this healthy egg salad recipe:
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- Mayonnaise of any type. Our go-to is Duke's because it has no added sugar. You can also use mashed avocado instead, as we do in our egg salad without mayo recipe.
- Dijon mustard or yellow mustard. Yellow mustard has a milder taste, while Dijon or whole grain mustard gives the zingier taste you expect.
- Large Eggs. You'll end up with a slightly different ratio of chopped eggs to dressing, depending on the size you use. The difference is minimal.
Salt and black pepper are to taste. We didn't need it!
Add up to a ¼ cup of one or more of these ingredients to make different variations of the recipe:
- Diced celery
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh herbs, such as chives or dill
- Red onion, finely diced
- Crumbled bacon.
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Ways to Hard Boil Eggs
Here are 2 popular ways to cook the eggs:
- Air fryer: Place eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 250 °F for 15-17 minutes. The exact timing varies depending on your air fryer. If you've never made them this way, be sure to test with 1 or 2 eggs first.
- Stovetop: Place eggs in the bottom of a pot and add water to cover them with water, plus an extra inch or two at the top. Bring the water to a rolling boil, turn off the heat, and allow the eggs to sit for 10-12 minutes. The exact time will vary depending on your stove, pots, etc. However, the time is very forgiving, and it's hard to overcook eggs using this method.
Under either method, the next step is to immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice-cold water for at least 5 minutes or until cool to touch. The ice bath stops the cooking process. When done, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and pat dry.
Peel the eggs. Gently tap the end, roll, and crack the rest of the egg. The egg should pop right out.
How to Make Keto Egg Salad
Once the eggs are cooked and peeled, here's how to make this simple egg salad recipe:
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise and place the egg yolks in a small bowl. Chop egg whites into pieces and set aside. The size of the dice is up to you. We used a knife, but use an egg slicer if you have one!
- Crumble the yolks with a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl.
- Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Fold in chopped eggs and any other ingredients you've decided to add.
The recipe yields about 1 ½ cups of salad.
Ways to Serve
Low-carb egg salad needs to be served on something delicious and low in net carbs. Your favorite sandwich bread is not the only option! Check out these ideas:
- Lettuce cups - Choose a big, leafy green that's also sturdy, like bib lettuce or romaine.
- Low-carb tortillas or scoop with low-carb tortilla chips.
- Keto bread - We get ours at Aldi!
- Thin-sliced bread, open-faced!
- Chaffles - Use our basic 3-ingredient keto chaffle recipe!
- Cauliflower waffles are a veggie-packed chaffle variation.
- Cloud bread - we used ricotta and fresh garlic in this version!
I don't want to dismiss enjoying it right out of a bowl—it's perfect that way, too!
How long does egg salad last?
Egg salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 3 days. It should be moved to the refrigerator within 2 hours of preparation to prevent the growth of bacteria. It's perfect for weekly meal prep!
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📋 Recipe
Easy Keto Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- ¼ cup celery or chives (optional) finely diced
Instructions
Cook Hard Boiled Eggs
- In an air fryer - Place eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 250°F for about 16 minutes. The exact timing will vary depending on your make and model. If this is your first time cooking eggs this way, cook only 1 or 2 eggs to ensure that the timing is correct, and then cook the rest.On the stovetop - Place eggs in the bottom of a large pot and add water so that they are covered with an extra inch or two to spare at the top. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then turn it off and allow the eggs to sit for 10-12 minutes. The exact time will vary depending on your stove, pots, etc.
- When finished cooking, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice cold water for at least 5 minutes or until cool to touch.
Combine Ingredients
- Peel eggs. Gently tap the end of each egg and then roll and crack the rest of the egg. The egg yolk should pop right out.
- Cut eggs in half and place the egg yolks in a small bowl. Use a fork to finely crumble the yolks and set aside.
- Chop the egg whites into small pieces and set aside.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl with the crumbled egg yolks and mix well to combine.
- Fold in chopped egg whites and any other ingredients, such as celery or chives.
- Enjoy on lettuce leaves, low-carb tortillas, thin-sliced bread, or chaffles!
April Flatt says
This is the same recipe I use but to save time I use a potato masher to break up my eggs. It's the one with a flat side made up of squares and the eggs just press through the holes and crumbers nicely. Does the separation of whites and yolks make any difference in the texture?
Linda Woods says
Love, love, love this recipe; it's simple and satisfying. Similar to what I used to buy at the Italian deli.
Marjory Pilley says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Olenma Alvarez says
Easy to make, delicious and great as a meal or snack.
AJ says
Hi! Great recipe, is the calories posted per serving or for the entire thing? Thank you!
Marjory Pilley says
I'm so happy you like it. It's per serving.
Karen says
So easy and absolutely perfect proportions. Thanks for recipe.
CarriePT says
Not sure why it's called keto because it's a very traditional recipe and easy to make. Added thinly sliced green onions too. Would definitely recommend.
Marjory Pilley says
Thanks for reviewing and trying it out! Yep. It's naturally keto which means everyone will enjoy it!