Description
Avocado Egg Salad is a deliciously creamy and nutritious dish that transforms traditional egg salad with the richness of ripe avocados. This healthy alternative skips the mayo, making it a light yet satisfying option for lunch or a snack. Whether served on whole grain toast, crisp lettuce wraps, or simply enjoyed with crackers, this versatile salad is quick to prepare in just ten minutes—perfect for busy days or relaxed weekends. Packed with protein and healthy fats from eggs and avocados, it delivers flavor and nourishment in every bite. Customize your salad by adding spices or fresh herbs to suit your taste, and enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper for heat
- For garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine hard-boiled eggs, ripe avocados, onion powder, ground mustard, cracked pepper, and sea salt.
- Use a fork to mash the mixture until creamy yet slightly chunky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg