Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
A creamy, tangy egg salad with crunchy bacon and avocado, wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a refreshing keto lunch or snack. This american-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs cooked crisp and crumbled bacon strips, medium, diced ripe avocado, mayonnaise for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 large, peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs
- 4 slices, cooked crisp and crumbled bacon strips
- 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 6 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 4 crumbled crisp bacon strips, and 1 diced ripe avocado.
- Step 2: Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Gently fold everything together until well mixed but still chunky.
- Step 3: Rinse and pat dry 8 large butter lettuce leaves. Spoon equal amounts of the egg salad onto each leaf and gently wrap to form lettuce wraps.
- Step 4: Serve immediately for a fresh, creamy, and satisfying keto-friendly meal or snack.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced ripe avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Zesty Avocado and Bacon Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb, gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
