20-Minute Dinners
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
This super light, protein-packed dinner is a perfect showcase of getting maximum nutritional value with minimal kitchen effort. A tender, velvety base of hard-boiled eggs and thick Greek yogurt is mixed with fresh fragrant herbs to deliver a satisfying yet airy filling. Instead of using high-calorie bread or heavy wraps, crisp and large lettuce leaves serve as the perfect vessel, adding an incredibly juicy splash of green and a refreshing crunch to every single bite.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 15 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Place the fresh eggs in a small pot, cover completely with co…
Place the fresh eggs in a small pot, cover completely with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for exactly 9 minutes until hard-boiled, then immediately submerge in ice water.
- 02
Peel the cooled eggs and dice them into very small, uniform c…
Peel the cooled eggs and dice them into very small, uniform cubes using a sharp knife to ensure the salad base stays smooth and pleasant.
- 03
Rinse the fresh green onions and dill under running water, pa…
Rinse the fresh green onions and dill under running water, pat them dry with a paper towel to remove moisture, and mince them as finely as possible.
- 04
In a deep mixing bowl, combine the diced eggs, minced herbs,…
In a deep mixing bowl, combine the diced eggs, minced herbs, salt, and black pepper. Add the thick Greek yogurt and stir well with a spoon until homogenous.
- 05
Wash the large lettuce leaves gently, trim away the woody bot…
Wash the large lettuce leaves gently, trim away the woody bottom ends, and dry them thoroughly with paper towels so the filling holds well.
- 06
Lay the dry lettuce leaves flat on a clean cutting board
Lay the dry lettuce leaves flat on a clean cutting board. Divide the creamy egg salad into 8 equal portions and spoon one portion onto the base of each leaf.
- 07
Tuck the sides of the lettuce leaf inward over the egg mixtur…
Tuck the sides of the lettuce leaf inward over the egg mixture and carefully roll it forward tightly from the base to the tip to fully enclose the salad filling.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To make the lettuce leaves easier to roll without snapping, gently flatten the thick center vein using the flat side of a chef's knife.
How to serve
Serve these wraps chilled, carefully placing them on a flat platter seam-side down so they hold their neat shape without requiring toothpicks.
How to store
It is highly recommended to enjoy this dish immediately upon assembly. The egg filling itself can be stored in an airtight container for up to 12 hours.
Note
For a little extra depth of flavor, stir half a teaspoon of smooth Dijon mustard directly into the creamy egg mixture.
