Creamy Egg Salad Lettuce Wrap
Rich, creamy hard-boiled egg salad tucked into crisp romaine lettuce leaves. A high-protein, zero-cook portable keto snack that comes together in minutes.
Prep
5 min
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0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Anjoli + Lila
Anjoli created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Take a small mixing bowl and add…
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Take a small mixing bowl and add…
Take a small mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a spoon until smooth and well combined.
Look for: smooth and well combined
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Add hard-boiled egg and diced celery to…
Add hard-boiled egg and diced celery to the bowl. Use a fork to gently mash and fold the ingredients together until the egg is broken into small, creamy pieces coated in sauce.
Look for: the egg is broken into small, creamy pieces coated in sauce
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Lay romaine lettuce leaf flat on a…
Lay romaine lettuce leaf flat on a clean plate or cutting board.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Scoop egg salad mixture evenly down the…
Scoop egg salad mixture evenly down the center of the lettuce leaf.
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Roll or fold lettuce leaf around the…
Roll or fold lettuce leaf around the filling to create a wrap. Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in parchment paper and chill in an insulated bag for portable snacking.
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