Refreshing Cucumber Egg Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Egg Salad

This crisp and creamy egg salad is a perfect light meal or snack, packed with protein and fresh flavors. It’s incredibly quick to prepare and makes for a great make-ahead option.

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cucumber (about 8-10 inches long), thinly sliced or diced
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended for keto/low-carb, or light mayo for lower calories)
• 1/4 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended for keto/low-carb, or light sour cream for lower calories)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked, depending on preference)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• Optional: Fresh dill or chives, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Vegetables and Eggs: Slice the cucumber thinly or dice it into small pieces. Chop the hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, celery, and red onion.
3. Add Dressing & Seasoning: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
4. Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined and the eggs and vegetables are well coated with the creamy dressing.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the egg salad and adjust seasonings as needed. You might want more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
6. Serve: Serve immediately, or for best flavor, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy as a simple side salad.
• Serve in lettuce cups or large cucumber slices for a low-carb, keto-friendly option.
• Stuff into bell pepper halves or avocado halves.
• Spread on low-carb crackers or your favorite keto bread.

Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification

This recipe is a standout for its fresh, clean profile and excellent macro alignment for your goals.

• High Protein: Yes, this recipe is very high in protein. Eggs are a complete protein source, and the combination of mayonnaise and sour cream (especially if full-fat) contributes to satiety, making this a very filling and satisfying meal or snack.
• Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is low-carb. The main ingredients (eggs, cucumber, celery, onion, mayo, sour cream) are all naturally low in carbohydrates.
• Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly.
  • Eggs, Cucumber, Celery, Red Onion: These are all excellent keto vegetables in moderation.
  • Mayonnaise: Choose a full-fat, avocado oil, or olive oil-based mayonnaise with no added sugar or high-carb oils (like soybean oil).
  • Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream is keto-friendly and provides healthy fats.
  • Paprika, Lemon, Salt, Pepper: All keto-friendly seasonings.