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Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

4.5 from 126 reviews

This creamy and flavorful Avocado Egg Salad is a fresh twist on the classic egg salad, combining ripe avocado with hard-boiled eggs and aromatic fresh herbs. It’s perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or snack, served on toast, crackers, or enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

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Avocado Egg Salad Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado
  • 6 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Mash the avocado: Pit and peel the large avocado, then cut it into quarters. Place the pieces into a large bowl and mash them using a potato masher or a large fork until the mixture is smooth but still has a creamy texture.
  2. Add remaining ingredients: To the mashed avocado, add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, finely chopped dill, parsley, chives, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until all ingredients are just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a nice texture.
  3. Combine with eggs: Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs into the avocado mixture, mixing carefully to distribute evenly without breaking the eggs too much.
  4. Season and adjust: Taste the salad and add additional salt and pepper if desired to enhance the flavor.
  5. Serve: Serve the avocado egg salad immediately with toast, crackers, or enjoy it by the spoonful for a delicious and nutritious meal or snack.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture and best flavor.
  • Hard-boil eggs fresh or up to a week in advance for convenience.
  • Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives add bright, fresh flavor; adjust amounts to taste.
  • This salad is best eaten immediately but can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 day. Lemon juice helps prevent browning.
  • Optionally add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.

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