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Easy Avocado Egg Salad

Easy Avocado Egg Salad
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Easy Avocado Egg Salad combines perfectly boiled eggs with creamy ripe avocado for a healthy, flavorful, and quick-to-prepare dish. It offers a nutritious twist on classic egg salad by replacing mayonnaise with avocado, providing heart-healthy fats, protein, and vitamins. Perfect for lunch, snack, or light dinner, this versatile recipe can be customized with herbs, spices, and veggies to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Fresh Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill, chives, or parsley

Instructions

  1. Boil the Eggs: Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 9-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer to an ice bath immediately for easy peeling and to stop cooking.
  2. Prepare the Avocado: While the eggs cool, cut your ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to preserve its vibrant green color and add zest.
  3. Peel and Chop Eggs: Once cooled, peel your eggs and roughly chop them to your preferred size—chunks or small pieces both work well in this salad.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix the chopped eggs into the avocado, then stir in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs you love. Adjust seasoning to taste and gently mash or fold everything until well combined but still chunky.
  5. Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, cover your Easy Avocado Egg Salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Perfect Eggs: Fresh eggs are ideal, but slightly older ones peel easier after boiling.
  • Avocado Ripeness: Use perfectly ripe avocados for smooth creaminess; too firm or too mushy won’t yield the best texture.
  • Customize Texture: Mash the avocado more for a creamy spread or keep it chunkier for a heartier salad.
  • Prevent Browning: Add fresh lemon juice not only for flavor but to keep the salad looking vibrant longer.
  • Fresh Herbs: Always add fresh herbs last to preserve their bright flavor and color.

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Keywords: avocado, egg salad, healthy, creamy, quick recipe, gluten free, vegetarian, low carb

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