Description
These Avocado Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, nutritious, and low-carb alternative to traditional sandwiches. Creamy ripe avocados and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs combine with a hint of lemon and chives, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, making for a light, flavorful, and satisfying meal or snack perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Wrap
- 1 head of lettuce (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Peel and pit the ripe avocados, then place them in a bowl and mash thoroughly using a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Chop Eggs: Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the mashed avocados.
- Season Mixture: Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise (if using) to the avocado and egg mixture. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Add Chives: Fold in the chopped chives, giving the salad a mild oniony freshness and a pop of color.
- Prepare Lettuce: Separate the lettuce into individual leaves and wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt, then dry them completely for crispness.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon a generous amount of the avocado egg salad onto each lettuce leaf, spreading it evenly but leaving some space at the edges.
- Serve: Wrap the lettuce leaves around the filling gently and serve immediately to maintain crispness and freshness.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider sprinkling some diced celery or cucumber into the salad.
- Mayonnaise is optional; for a lighter version, simply omit it or substitute with Greek yogurt.
- These wraps are best served fresh to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
- You can add a dash of hot sauce or paprika for a spicy kick.
- Store any leftover avocado egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; lemon juice helps prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for hard-boiling eggs)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado egg salad, lettuce wraps, low carb lunch, healthy wraps, avocado recipes, egg salad, quick meal
