Deviled Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps
Why This Is Strictly Keto
This creamy ham salad is built from protein, fat, and crunchy vegetables — no bread, no filler. Served in crisp lettuce leaves instead of a sandwich, it stays low in carbs while delivering all the classic deviled ham flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced (uncured, no added sugar if possible)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (check label: no added sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
Optional add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle, finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne for a smoky kick
Instructions
Chop the ham: Pulse the diced ham in a food processor for a few seconds until finely chopped, or chop by hand with a knife for a chunkier texture.
Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped ham, hard-boiled egg, celery, onion, and garlic powder.
Make the dressing: Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
Season: Add black pepper to taste, plus pickle or smoked paprika if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Chill (optional): For the best flavor, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Assemble: Spoon the ham salad into lettuce leaves and serve immediately, or serve the salad in a bowl alongside lettuce leaves for guests to assemble themselves.
Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate)
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~240 kcal | 18g | 16g | 2g |
Tips
- A few quick pulses in a food processor gives a classic, smooth “deviled ham” texture; chopping by hand gives a chunkier, more rustic salad.
- Choose a ham with the lowest carb count you can find — avoid honey-glazed or sugar-cured varieties.
- This salad also works wonderfully scooped onto cucumber slices, stuffed into bell pepper halves, or served with celery sticks for dipping.
