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Herby Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick and delicious Herby Avocado Egg Salad that combines creamy avocado with fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, and perfectly chopped hard-boiled eggs. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy and flavorful lunch is perfect for a nutritious meal any day of the week.


Ingredients

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Egg Salad

  • 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, packed and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried dill (or 3 tbsp fresh)
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Avocado Mixture

  • 2 small or mini ripe avocados (heaping 3/4 cup avocado flesh)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine salad ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped hard boiled eggs, finely chopped red onion, celery, fresh parsley, dried dill, plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently to blend the ingredients.
  2. Add avocado and lemon juice: Add the ripe avocado flesh to the bowl last. Pour the fresh lemon juice on top immediately to prevent browning. Use a fork to mash the mixture together. Be careful to leave some avocado chunks for texture rather than pureeing it entirely.
  3. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Hard boiling eggs: For easy peeling, use an Instant Pot by placing the trivet and 1½ cups of water in the bottom, then placing eggs on the trivet. Cook on Manual for 4 minutes, naturally release pressure for 4 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure. Transfer eggs to an ice bath before peeling.
  • Dairy free option: Replace the Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon of vegan mayo or omit it entirely to make the salad dairy free.
  • Storage: Best enjoyed the same day while it’s bright green, but it will still be tasty for up to 2 days. Brown layers on top can be scraped off, and a spritz of lemon juice refreshed the look and flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about half the recipe)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg