Keto Egg Salad Bowl
Keto Low-Carb Vegetarian High-Protein
Keto Egg Salad Bowl costs about $3.09 to make ($1.03 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 415 calories, 18 g protein, and 5 g net carbs. Total time: 27 min.
- 18 g protein/serving
- 415 calories/serving
- 5 g net carbs
- 27 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Egg salad without the bread, eaten with a fork over cucumber. Nearly zero carbs, packs into a jar, and eggs remain the cheapest protein in the store.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 8 large eggs | $1.46 |
| 6 tbsp mayonnaise | $0.51 |
| 1 cucumber, sliced | $0.79 |
| ¼ small onion, minced | $0.09 |
| mustard, salt, pepper, paprika | $0.25 |
| Total | $3.09 |
How to make it
- Cover eggs with cold water, bring to a boil, cover and pull off the heat for 11 minutes, then chill in ice water.
- Peel and chop; fold with mayonnaise, onion, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Serve over sliced cucumber, dusted with paprika.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 415 |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net carbs | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 391 mg |
Substitutions
- Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt, plain nonfat — adds $0.01/serving, +3 g protein. swap half for yogurt to cut fat and cost
Make it cheaper
The 18-count carton usually beats the dozen on per-egg price, and this recipe scales straight up.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Keto Egg Salad Bowl?
About $3.09 total, or $1.03 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Keto Egg Salad Bowl?
Each serving has roughly 18 g of protein (415 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Keto Egg Salad Bowl cheaper?
The 18-count carton usually beats the dozen on per-egg price, and this recipe scales straight up.
Do leftovers of Keto Egg Salad Bowl keep well?
Keeps 3 days; store the cucumber separately so it stays crisp.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.