Description
Avocado egg salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines ripe avocados and hard-boiled eggs for a delightful meal or snack. Enhanced with Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, this salad is not only delicious but also a healthy option. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or light lunches, it offers a refreshing twist on traditional egg salad while providing a burst of nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (about 300g)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in cold water over medium heat. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat; let sit for 12 minutes, then cool under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, scoop out and mash the avocados until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Mix in Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and gently fold them into the avocado mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately on toasted bread or as a dip with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with ingredients like diced tomatoes or different herbs. Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; best enjoyed cold.
