Fresh Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps: Light, Protein‑Packed Lunch

Egg Salad Lettuce

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

This egg salad is light and tasty. It uses a simple vinaigrette, fresh basil, and salty olives for flavor. The mix is wrapped in crunchy bibb lettuce leaves for a protein‑rich snack.

Active time: 15 minutes  |  Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 large boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 3 oz (about ¾ cup) grape tomatoes, diced
  • 6 green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white‑wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 medium bibb lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. Put the chopped eggs in a bowl.
  2. Add the tomatoes, olives, onion, and basil.
  3. In a small cup, whisk oil, vinegar, and salt. Pour over the egg mixture.
  4. Mix gently until everything is coated.
  5. Spoon about ¼ cup of the salad onto each lettuce leaf.
  6. Roll the leaf tightly to close the wrap.

Serves 4. Each serving is two lettuce wraps.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 162
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 308 mg
  • Sodium: 339 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Potassium: 285 mg
  • Iron: 11 % of daily value
  • Vitamin A: 36 % of daily value
  • Vitamin C: 13 % of daily value
  • Calcium: 6 % of daily value