🥬 BLT Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
Light, crunchy, creamy, and totally satisfying
These BLT Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps take everything you love about a classic BLT and mash it up with a creamy egg salad — then ditch the bread for crisp lettuce cups. You get smoky bacon, tender eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a bright Mediterranean-style dressing with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or an easy low-carb dinner that doesn’t feel like “diet food.”
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Egg Salad Base
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6 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
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3 tbsp Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for richness)
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
BLT Add-Ins
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4 slices turkey bacon or regular bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
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2 tbsp red onion, very finely chopped (optional)
Herbs & Lettuce
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
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1 head romaine, butter lettuce, or iceberg (leaves separated)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Eggs
Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil.
Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 10–12 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayo (if using), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine
Gently fold chopped eggs into the dressing.
Add bacon, tomatoes, onion, and herbs. Mix until just combined.
4️⃣ Assemble Wraps
Spoon the egg salad into crisp lettuce leaves.
Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for extra freshness.
🌿 Mediterranean Twist Tips
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Add chopped olives or capers for briny depth
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Sprinkle sumac or smoked paprika on top
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Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! The egg salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store lettuce separately for best crunch.
Q: What’s the best lettuce for wraps?
A: Butter lettuce is soft and flexible, romaine is sturdy, and iceberg gives the most crunch.
Q: Can I make it lighter?
A: Skip the mayo and use all Greek yogurt — still creamy and protein-packed.
Q: Is this recipe keto or low-carb?
A: Yes, it’s naturally low-carb and keto-friendly when served in lettuce wraps.
Q: Can I add avocado?
A: Absolutely! Diced avocado adds healthy fats and extra creaminess.
