Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep (Print Version)
Keto deviled egg salad packed with protein and creamy flavor. Ready in 15 minutes and ideal for low-carb meal prep all week.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly
# Ingredients:
→ Hard-Boiled Egg Base
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12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
→ Creamy Deviled Dressing
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1/3 cup mayonnaise (avocado oil-based)
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2 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp hot sauce
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Crunchy Mix-Ins
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3 stalks celery, finely diced
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1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
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4 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
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2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
→ Smoky Garnish & Finish
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1 tsp smoked paprika, for garnish
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2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
# Instructions:
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Cook 4 strips of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until perfectly crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces once cooled. Set aside for topping your Creamy Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep.
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Place 12 large eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes, then transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.
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Once peeled, halve all 12 hard-boiled eggs and pop the yolks into a large mixing bowl. Roughly chop the egg whites into bite-sized chunks and set aside. This two-step process is the foundation of a great Creamy Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep.
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To the bowl of yolks, add 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup softened full-fat cream cheese. Mash together until smooth. Mix in 1/3 cup avocado oil-based mayonnaise, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder until fully combined.
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Taste the yolk dressing and season generously with salt and pepper to your preference. The dressing should be bold, tangy, and creamy. Proper seasoning at this stage ensures your Creamy Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep is packed with flavor in every single bite.
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Gently fold the reserved chopped egg whites into the dressing along with 3 stalks finely diced celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles, and 2 tbsp finely minced red onion. Stir carefully to keep some texture and avoid over-mixing the salad into a mush.
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Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual meal prep containers. Top with the crumbled bacon, a generous dusting of 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. This finishing touch makes your Creamy Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep visually stunning.
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For the best Creamy Keto Deviled Egg Salad | High Protein Meal Prep, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows all the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled over lettuce wraps, with cucumber slices, or enjoy straight from the container.
# Notes:
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Storage Tip: Store your egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the bacon crumbles separate and add them just before serving to maintain their crunch.
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Substitution Tip: If you don't have avocado oil-based mayonnaise, regular full-fat mayonnaise works perfectly and keeps the recipe keto-friendly. You can also swap yellow mustard for Dijon mustard for a slightly more sophisticated flavor profile.
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Meal Prep Tip: For easy high-protein meal prep, divide the salad into 4 equal portions immediately after making it. Each serving delivers approximately 20g of protein, making it an ideal grab-and-go keto lunch throughout the week.
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Serving Tip: This egg salad is incredibly versatile — serve it stuffed into avocado halves, scooped onto butter lettuce cups, or alongside sliced radishes and celery sticks for a satisfying low-carb snack board.
# Tools You'll Need:
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large saucepan
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mixing bowls
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egg slicer or knife
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cutting board
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rubber spatula
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measuring cups and spoons
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airtight meal prep containers
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 420 kcal
Total Fat: 36 g
Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
Protein: 22 g