Keto Asparagus Egg Salad

This Keto Asparagus Egg Salad is a light and satisfying salad. This salad is rich in fiber, proteins, and fats, which we can get from asparagus, eggs, and cheese. This salad helps us to keep us full till the next meal. We prepare the dressing of this salad along with lemon juice and Dijon dressing, which helps to add a bright and tangy flavor to the salad. This dressing also helps to fix the plain taste of asparagus and the lushness of eggs. This salad is perfect to have as a main course along with grilled meat or seafood. This Keto Asparagus Egg Salad is much tastier, which reflects that we don’t have to sacrifice taste in this keto diet.

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STATS:

• Time for preparation: 10 minutes
• Caloric content: 210 kcal
• Time for cooking: Ten minutes.
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Cuisine: Keto
• Overall time: 20 minutes
• Course: Salad
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Medium pot
• Saucepan
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Large mixing dish
• Slotted spoon
• Small whisk

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 4 large eggs
• Two tablespoon olive oil
• One tablespoon lemon juice
• Black pepper
• One teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt
• 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp. parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ASPARAGUS:

• We use fresh asparagus as it gives nice results, and we can also use frozen ones if they are blanched properly.

EGGS:

• There is requirement of hard boil eggs to make in this salad to add protein to the dish.

OLIVE OIL:

• We use olive oil to make the dressing of this salad and to also add healthy fats and flavor to the salad.

DIJON MUSTARD:

• We use this Dijon mustard to add the tangy taste without the additional carbs, or add some classic mustard for a light alternative.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• It is used to provide the nutty and umami flavor in this salad and also to provide the cheesy taste.

LEMON JUICE:

• It is used to brighten the flavor of the salad, and it also adds a tangy taste.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Boil the eggs for nine minutes in a large vessel, then add them to the ice water.
2. Peel and make egg slices and put them in the corner.
3. Then we blanched the asparagus in salted water in a pot for three minutes, then placed them in the ice water and dried them.
4. Stir the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic in a small vessel.
5. Then, make small two-inch pieces of asparagus and combine them with egg slices, parsley, and parmesan.
6. Now we can drizzle dressing in the salad and mix softly, then serve the salad.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We serve this salad warm or chilled as we prefer.
• Grilled chicken or salmon pairs with this salad for extra protein content.
• Keto steak or roast is served along with this dish
• This salad also includes avocado slices for the additional fat content.
• We can sprinkle some toasted almonds or walnuts in a salad for extra crunch.
• Serve mixed greens with this salad for freshness.

TIPS:

• We can add the eggs and asparagus to ice water so their texture and color will remain intact.
• Add the lemon juice and mustard as you prefer to make the dressing accordingly.
• Add the bacon crumbs to this salad for extra taste.
• Make and store the dressing ahead of time to save time.
• We use pasture-raised eggs for their nice taste and texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the remaining salad in covered vessel and stock it for 2 days.

FREEZER:

• We don’t freeze this salad as its texture will get ruin.

FAQs:

Will I prepare this salad before time?

• We can boil the asparagus and eggs in advance and include the dressing at the time of serving for a fresh taste.

Can I make this salad along with white asparagus?

• We can make this salad with white asparagus, but it takes five minutes to blanch.

Is there any alternative to Dijon mustard?

• We can make use of yellow mustard as an alternative to Dijon mustard or skip it if you want.

Is this asparagus & egg salad dairy-free?

• This salad just contains cheese in the form of dairy, so we can skip dairy to make the non-dairy salad.

Can I include some vegetables in this salad?

• We can add keto vegetables like arugula, spinach, or zucchini to this salad.

Can I add other vegetables?

• Yes, keto-friendly options like spinach, arugula, or zucchini work well.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Entire carbs: 5g
Caloric content: 210 kcal
Net carbs: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Portion: 4
Calcium: 60 mg
Protein: 10g
Iron: 1.6 mg
Portion size: 1 bowl
Sodium: 220mg
Vitamin A: 750 IU
Potassium: 380mg