Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery

Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery is a keto lunch dish with 3.2 g net carbs, 21 g protein and 40 g fat per serving (457 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 15 minutes in total.

Soft, creamy egg salad with crunch from celery and a breath of chives, spooned into crisp lettuce cups. Lunch box royalty.

3.2 g estimated net carbs per serving15 min total2 servings

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Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery, a Ketogeni keto lunch dish

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: celery, eggs, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 15 min · Total time: 15 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 2 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	3.2 g
Protein	21 g
Fat	40 g
Energy	457 kcal

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

6 piece organic eggs
60 g organic mayonnaise (homemade, Module 2)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
60 g organic celery, finely diced
10 g organic chives, snipped
1 pinch paprika, salt and pepper
1 piece organic butter lettuce or little gem, leaves separated
60 g organic radishes, sliced

Step-by-step method

Boil the eggs 10 minutes, cool in iced water and peel.
Chop the eggs roughly and fold with mayonnaise, mustard, celery and most of the chives. Season.
Spoon into lettuce cups and top with radish slices, chives and a pinch of paprika.

Chef’s tips

Fold gently so you keep some chunky egg white.

Variations

Add flaked smoked trout.
Stir in curry powder for a coronation-style version.

Storage

Egg salad keeps 2 days in the fridge; fill the lettuce just before eating.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery?

One serving has 3.2 g net carbohydrates, 21 g protein and 40 g fat (457 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery ahead, store or freeze it?

Egg salad keeps 2 days in the fridge; fill the lettuce just before eating.

Which allergens are in Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery?

It contains celery, eggs and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery vegetarian?

Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.

Can I vary Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Cups with Chives & Celery?

Yes. Add flaked smoked trout. Stir in curry powder for a coronation-style version.

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