Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
If you have yet to try avocado in egg salad, you’re about to try egg salad a whole new way! A simple nutrient rich ingredient such as avocado, with the addition of some lime juice and salt and pepper – really works wonders and adds a little something-something to typical egg salad!I try my best to put out a few nutritious options this time of year, as I know we have just spent at least the last couple weeks indulging our little hearts out! Not to mention, I’m certain a lot of us are also done with the idea of slaving over the stove for at least a few days! This recipe is super easy to prepare, and also really versatile; serve it for lunch, breakfast, even as a dip for a midday or dinner snack!
Avocado – I’m using 2 ripe avocados today but feel free to use more if you really enjoy this element! Eggs – A dozen hard boiled boiled eggs, chopped. Mayonnaise – Any brand of your choice will work! Lime juice – Freshly squeezed! Salt and pepper – To taste.
What Else Can I Add
Feeling a little something else? You can definitely play around with egg salad a little bit as far as texture and flavors! Here are some of my suggestions:
Cucumber Celery Tomato Parsley Dill Chives Lemon juice
How To Make Avocado Egg Salad
How Do I Know If My Avocado Is Ripe?
Typically avocados are going to turn a darker color when they are ready to eat. They won’t be as green as they are when less matured – but sometimes that isn’t the only tell. The best way to know if an avocado is fully ripe is to place it in the palm of your hand and squeeze without apply too much pressure. If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure (soft but not mushy!), then you know it is ripe and ready to eat!
How Do I Get Perfectly Peel-able Hardboiled Eggs?
I completely understand how this can be tricky sometimes! You not only want to avoid having an egg with a runny inside, but you also want them to peel easily when the time comes! Here’s how you’re going to do it!
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Make ahead
While I wouldn’t go ahead and assemble the entire salad ahead of time, you can absolutely boil the eggs and stick them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Avocado goes bad really fast as soon as the shell is open, so I would recommend holding off on prepping it until you’re ready to eat!
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title: “Avocado Egg Salad” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Darla Witte”
Ingredients You’ll Need
While classic egg salad is made with mayonnaise, this recipe gets its creaminess and healthy fats from a ripe avocado. Paired with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, it has a tangy flavor you’ll love. Diced celery and red onion add a necessary crunch to the texture of this salad, but you can add any other veggies you have on hand. Green onions, fresh chives, or any other fresh herbs would work well!
How to Make Avocado Egg Salad
- Hard boil the eggs. If you don’t have hard-boiled eggs on hand, start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, gently lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. Alternatively, you can make Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs to avoid using the stove. Set a timer and let the eggs cook in the boiling water for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let the eggs cool in the ice bath for 15 minutes.
- Mash the avocado. While you wait for the eggs to cool, scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice, mustard, salt, and a pinch of black pepper, if you like. Use a fork to mash the avocado until it’s relatively smooth, almost like you’re making guacamole. Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap the shells against the counter and peel away the shells. Roughly chop the peeled eggs on a cutting board, then add them to the mixing bowl with the mashed avocado mixture. Stir in the diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill, then adjust any seasoning to taste. I usually add an extra pinch of salt.
- Enjoy! Serve this avocado egg salad recipe as a dip with crackers, on top of toast, or tuck it into lettuce leaves for a low carb meal or snack. You can make an avocado egg salad sandwich on your favorite bread or in a pita with sliced tomatoes and/or pickles. Looking for more avocado recipes? Try Creamy Avocado Pesto, Avocado Deviled Eggs, or Avocado Brownies for more ideas. If you try this Avocado Egg Salad recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
