This Creamy Avocado Egg Salad Recipe is a nutritious and flavorful twist on a classic dish. Combining creamy avocados with hard-boiled eggs creates a rich texture and delicious taste, making it a perfect easy salad recipe for lunch or a light dinner.
This salad is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed on its own, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens. It’s a great way to incorporate healthy fats and protein into your diet.
Quick and Delicious Avocado Egg Salad
This easy salad recipe features mashed avocados blended with chopped hard-boiled eggs, seasoned with lime juice, salt, and pepper for a refreshing flavor. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, it serves 4 people and is perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Hard-boil the eggs, let them cool, then peel and chop them. Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise or yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado. Mix gently until combined.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, stir in the chopped onion and celery for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately on bread, in lettuce wraps, or over a salad bed.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
