Perfect Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
Need something healthy that doesn’t take all afternoon? This Perfect Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps low-carb lunch is fresh, satisfying, and on the table in under 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weekdays when you want real food without the wait.
KEY INFO:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Low-carb, Keto-friendly, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Loaf pan or baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Mixing spoon
- Foil (optional)
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60g) celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons (30g) scallions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8-12 large butter lettuce leaves
Optional:
- 1/4 cup (60g) pickles, diced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
METHOD:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C
- Spray loaf pan with cooking spray and crack eggs directly into pan
- Place loaf pan in larger baking dish filled with 1 inch of hot water
- Bake for 30 minutes until eggs are fully set
- Cool eggs for 5 minutes
- Chop eggs into small, even pieces
- Mix eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, dill, celery, scallions, salt and pepper
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves thoroughly
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of egg mixture onto each leaf
- Roll leaves tightly, using foil to secure if needed
CRUCIAL TIPS:
- Don’t overcook eggs – yolks should be yellow, not greenish
- Pat lettuce leaves completely dry to prevent soggy wraps
- Season well – eggs need good seasoning to shine
- Don’t overfill leaves or they’ll tear when rolling
STORAGE & VARIATIONS:
Storage:
- Keep egg mixture refrigerated up to 3 days
- Store lettuce separately until serving
Common Variations:
- BLT Style: Add bacon + tomatoes
- Keto: Use full-fat mayo
- Light: Use egg whites + light mayo
- California: Add avocado
Scale recipe up or down by maintaining the same ratios of ingredients. Perfect for meal prep – make a big batch of egg salad and assemble wraps as needed.
