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    Keto egg salad recipe with avocado

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Updated: May 27, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Quick and easy-to-make healthy keto egg salad recipe is a perfect combination of proteins and fats on your keto or low-carb journey that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.

    A small white porcelain bowl filled with avocado egg salad and garnished with chopped green onions and 2 lime wedges.
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    • How to make perfect hard boiled eggs
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    • How long does egg salad last
    • How to keep avocado green
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    New is forgotten old - that’s what pops up in my mind when I think about this keto egg salad recipe. It’s not your classic egg salad, but I assure you - it has it all: proteins from hard-boiled eggs, healthy fats from avocados, the saltiness of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and acidity from lime juice. Isn’t it a perfect salad? And the best part is- it’s super easy to make.

    How to make perfect hard boiled eggs

    First things first, we need to boil the egg. I’m not going to write a 1000-word article on how to do it in 100 different ways; a couple sentences will do.

    Place your eggs in a saucepan so they’re covered with at least 2 cm or one inch of cold water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a light simmer, and cook the eggs for 10-12 minutes dependig on their size. After, strain the hot water from the pan, fill it with ice-cold water, and let the eggs sit there until completely cooled down. And there you have it – perfect hard-boiled eggs!

    Step by step directions

    Now, when our eggs are done, we’re ready to combine all the ingredients together.

    Place the avocados in a bowl, season with salt and black pepper to taste, add the lemon juice, and mash with a fork until smooth.

    Then add the eggs, cucumber (I really recommend peeling the cucumber in this recipe to achieve a very creamy and tender mouthfeel), grated Parmigiano, and cilantro and mix together well.

    Step by step picture instruction on how to make keto egg salad with avocado.

    Lastly, I recommend tasting your keto egg salad and adjusting its saltiness, if needed.

    Serve it with lime wedges and some chopped green onions – it’s totally optional, but I love to squeeze some extra lime juice on top, and the green onions add a little bit of crunch to the salad. Enjoy!

    How long does egg salad last

    If we talk about a classical egg salad, it will last for up to 5 days if stored properly (by “stored properly”, I mean stored in an air-tight container in a fridge). But, we’re talking avocado egg salad here. So, what’s the difference between a classical egg salad and avocado egg salad, you may ask. Avocados, after they’re cut open, tend to oxidize very fast (within 6 hours) which causes severe browning that you’ve probably observed at least once in your life. This browning can give avocados a bitter taste and unappetizing look, but it’s still safe to eat them. However, you don’t want to store them for more than 3-4 days, especially if we exposed the flesh to a lot of oxygen by mashing it into purée!

    How to keep avocado green

    There’re a few tricks that you can use to keep your avocados or egg salad with avocados fresh and green longer. The most common is to use lemon or lime juice, which I already did in the recipe. Lime juice is a strong antioxidant and will work as a preservative to slow down the oxidation process. Another thing that you can do is to add some olive oil to your salad – one tablespoon will be enough. Olive oil will create a barrier between oxygen and protect your avocados from rapid browning. The last thing you can do is to store leftovers in an air-tight container in a fridge.

    Unfortunately, all these tips and tricks can’t guarantee your salad will last more than 3-4 days, so I recommend making a smaller batch – something you can finish in two days!

    A silver fork full of avocado egg salad garnished with chopped green onions.

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    Recipe

    A white porcelain bowl with avocado egg salad garnished with chopped green onions and lime wedges.

    Keto egg salad recipe with avocado

    Quick and easy-to-make healthy keto egg salad is a perfect combination of proteins and fats on your keto or low-carb journey that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Avocado salad, Egg salad, Low carb salad
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 180kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 hard-boiled eggs,  diced
    • 3 medium avocados
    • 150 g peeled cucumber, diced
    • 20 g Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,  finely grated
    • 10 g cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice (half lime)
    • Salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • Lime wedges for garnishing

    • Green onions for garnishing, chopped

    Instructions

    • Place the avocados in a bowl, season with salt and black pepper to taste, add the lemon juice, and mash with a fork until smooth.
    • Then add the eggs, cucumber, grated Parmigiano, and cilantro and mix together well. Adjust salt, if needed.
    • Serve with lime wedges and chopped green onions.

    Notes

    Store in an air-tight container - after squeezing a little bit of lime juice on top of the salad to prevent browning.
    Store in a fridge for up to 3 days.
    NET CARBS: 2,5g
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto egg salad recipe with avocado
    Amount Per Serving (140 g)
    Calories 180 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Potassium 415mg12%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 700IU14%
    Vitamin C 9mg11%
    Calcium 95mg10%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Darina

      January 22, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Promises to be very satisfying. It looks delicious!

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      • Anna

        January 22, 2020 at 9:36 pm

        It's indeed satisfying!

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    2. Karen

      January 29, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today! It was great! My kids ate it too 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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      • Anna

        January 29, 2020 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks, Karen! I'm happy to hear that!

        Reply

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