Description
Avocado Egg Salad is a creamy, nutritious twist on classic egg salad, replacing mayonnaise with ripe avocado for a healthier, flavorful dish. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks, this quick and versatile recipe combines hard-boiled eggs, mashed avocado, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and seasonings, creating a satisfying and protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Extras
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes until hard-cooked. Immediately transfer them to ice water to cool and make peeling easier.
- Mash the Avocado: While the eggs cool, scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Roughly chop the peeled eggs and add them to the mashed avocado. Gently mix to combine without creating a paste.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Fold in optional chopped red onion, celery, or fresh herbs if using.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 10-20 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature with your choice of accompaniments.
Notes
- Use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling and better texture.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to avoid a mushy salad.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the avocado from browning quickly.
- Mix ingredients gently to keep a chunky texture.
- If the salad is too thick, add a splash of olive oil or a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Avocado Egg Salad, healthy egg salad, creamy egg salad, avocado recipe, nutritious salad, quick egg salad
