Avocado Egg Salad
Avocado Egg Salad is a creamy, flavorful twist on the traditional egg salad recipe. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this delightful dish is perfect as a sandwich filling, a topping for crackers, or even as a salad on its own. Not only does it taste amazing, but it also gives your body a nutritional boost that you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado a must for that creamy goodness
- 1 tablespoon mayo or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon to keep things bright and fresh
- A pinch of garlic powder optional but oh-so-tasty!
- Greens lettuce, spinach or bread for serving
- Substitutions? Absolutely:
- Swap mayo for avocado oil if you want to keep it dairy-free.
- If you’re out of dill parsley or chives will work just fine.
- Other herbs are cool too—try cilantro for a fresh twist!
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Gently add the eggs, and let them cook for about 10 minutes. Once done, transfer them to an ice bath (cold water) to cool off. This makes peeling easier!
- Prep the avocado: While the eggs are cooling, cut your avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the lovely green goodness into a bowl. Mash it up with a fork until it’s nice and creamy.
- Mix it up: Chop the cooled boiled eggs (you can chop them as coarsely or finely as you like) and add them to the mashed avocado.
- Add the flavor: Toss in the mayo, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder (if using), and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until it’s wonderfully combined.
- Taste it: This is the fun part! Give it a little taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Want it creamier? Add more mayo. Love dill? Go for it!
- Serve it up: You can enjoy this delicious Avocado Egg Salad on its own, or pile it onto greens, scoop it onto whole-grain bread, or serve with crunchy crackers. The choice is yours!