Easy Keto Egg Salad Recipe (2024)

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 avocado egg salad 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 see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Ways to Hard Boil Eggs

Here are 2 popular ways to cook the eggs:

1. 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.
2. 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 isto 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.

Directions with Pictures

Once the eggs are cooked and peeled, here's how to make this simple egg salad recipe:

1. 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!
2. Crumble the yolks with a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl.
3. Stir to thoroughly combine.
4. 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
• Keto bread - We get ours at Aldi!
• Thin-sliced bread, open-faced!
• Keto Chaffle - This is our basic 3 ingredient 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!

More Low-Carb Salads

Looking for more low-carb recipes?
Check out all our Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet Recipes!