Monday Low Carb Lunch: Egg Salad on Cucumber Rounds Recipe
Egg salad on cucumber slices instead of bread. These little bites are a refreshing Monday low carb lunch that's light enough to keep you sharp at work.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- large eggs 4 pieces
- English cucumber 1 pieces
- celery stalk 1 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
- mayonnaise 3 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- fresh chives 1 tbsp
- salt 0.25 tsp
- black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
8 g
18%
Protein
11 g
25%
Fat
11 g
57%
Cooking steps
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1
Place eggs in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to gentle simmer and cook for 8 minutes for firm yolks.
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2
Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath or run under cold water to stop cooking. Peel shells once cool and pat eggs dry.
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3
Dice the hard-boiled eggs and celery finely. Slice cucumber into about 16 thick, uniform rounds, roughly 1/4-inch thick each.
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4
In a bowl, mix diced eggs, celery, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to blend without mashing eggs.
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5
Arrange cucumber rounds on a platter. Spoon a generous mound of egg salad onto each round, pressing gently to secure. Serve immediately for crisp texture.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredients are the hard-boiled eggs and cucumber. Eggs provide creamy richness and protein for the salad, while crisp cucumber rounds deliver a refreshing contrast and serve as a low-carb base instead of bread, defining both flavor and texture.
Q. How should the eggs be cooked for the best texture in the egg salad?
Boil the eggs gently for 8 minutes and immediately cool them in an ice bath. This process ensures the yolks are fully set but remain moist, preventing a dry or crumbly salad and producing the best creamy texture for blending with the mayonnaise.
Q. How can I prevent the egg salad from becoming watery on the cucumber rounds?
Slice cucumbers thickly and pat them dry before topping. Mix egg salad just before serving, as the salt can draw moisture. Serving immediately keeps the rounds crisp and prevents sogginess.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in each serving?
Each 120g serving contains approximately 175 kcal, with 8g carbohydrates. This makes it suitable for low carb diets and those watching calorie intake, especially since fat and protein together account for over 80% of total calories.
Q. What is the protein-to-carb ratio for this dish?
This recipe offers 11g of protein and 8g of carbs per serving. Both the protein and low carb content help keep you fuller for longer, supporting a low-carb lunch strategy.
