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Carnivore Egg Salad Keto Recipe


  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple, creamy, and protein-packed egg salad perfect for keto and carnivore diets. Made with eggs, mayo, and seasonings, it’s quick to prepare and ideal for easy lunches.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (preferably pasture-raised)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil or olive oil based)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste (fine sea salt or pink Himalayan salt recommended)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: crispy bacon bits, chopped chives, smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water about an inch above the eggs.
  2. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill for at least 5 minutes to stop cooking and ease peeling.
  4. Gently tap each egg to crack the shell and peel under cold running water.
  5. Chop the eggs roughly or finely according to preference.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently until well mixed.
  7. Fold in optional add-ins like crispy bacon bits, chopped chives, or smoked paprika if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

Notes

[“Use the ‘remove from heat and cover’ method for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with creamy yolks.”, ‘Use high-quality mayonnaise for best flavor, preferably avocado oil mayo.’, ‘Stir gently to keep the egg salad chunky and avoid mushiness.’, ‘Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.’, ‘Add extra mayo or sour cream if you want a richer salad.’, ‘Older eggs peel easier than very fresh eggs; use eggs about a week old if possible.’, ‘This salad is best served cold or at room temperature and does not reheat well.’, ‘Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.’, ‘Freezing is not recommended as texture and consistency may be affected.’]

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 27
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Protein: 18

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