Description
This Easy Avocado Egg Salad is a creamy, healthy twist on the classic egg salad, combining ripe avocado with hard-boiled eggs for a rich and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a fresh side.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Salad Mixture
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives, parsley, or dill
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 to 2 inches. Heat over high heat until the water comes to a rolling boil. Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat and let stand for 12 minutes. Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon and leave for 5 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the salad mixture: Meanwhile, mash the avocado, mayonnaise (or yogurt), and lemon juice together in the bottom of a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Chop and combine eggs: Peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped eggs to the avocado mixture in the bowl.
- Add vegetables and season: Stir in the finely chopped celery and chives (or parsley/dill). Season the salad generously with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined.
Notes
- You can substitute plain yogurt for mayonnaise to reduce fat and add a tangy flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley if you prefer over chives for different flavor profiles.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the avocado from browning.
- Serve on whole grain bread, toast, or with leafy greens for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado egg salad, easy egg salad recipe, healthy egg salad, avocado recipes, low fat salad
