Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, bacon bits
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
- Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel and chop the eggs.
- Prepare the Egg Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:
- Separate the lettuce leaves and wash them thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Spoon a generous amount of egg salad onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Add optional toppings such as sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, or bacon bits if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve the lettuce wraps immediately.
Shopping List
- 6 large eggs
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon
- Celery
- Red onion
- Fresh parsley
- Butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
- Optional toppings: avocado, cherry tomatoes, bacon bits
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