Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps are a light, low-carb twist on the classic egg salad sandwich, replacing bread with crisp lettuce leaves. The filling typically consists of hard-boiled eggs mashed with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings, often enhanced with celery, onion, or herbs. This dish is a popular variation found in American and health-conscious cuisines, particularly favored for its fresh, crunchy texture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the eggs and mayonnaise, while being very low in carbohydrates due to the lettuce wrap. It provides essential nutrients like choline, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 calories per serving depending on the amount of mayonnaise used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg RAE
Vitamin K	45 µg
Vitamin D	1.2 µg
Vitamin B12	0.6 µg
Choline	95 mg
Selenium	15 µg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 wrap (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects the modern trend of using lettuce as a bread substitute to reduce carbs and calories, a practice popularized by low-carb and keto diets. Nutritionally, it's unique because it combines the satiety of protein and fat with the hydration and fiber of lettuce, making it a satisfying yet light meal option.