Avocado Egg Salad
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis avocado egg salad is creamy, flavorful and healthy! Serve it in a sandwich on whole grain bread, on sourdough toast, in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens.
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 3 green onions white and light green parts only, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook eggs: Fill a medium saucepan or pot with enough water so that it will cover the eggs by ¾ to 1 inch when you add the eggs to the pot (but do not add the eggs yet). Heat over high heat until the water comes to a rolling boil. Then reduce the heat to a gentle boil and very gently lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon or metal strainer. Immediately increase the heat so that the pot comes back to a gentle rolling boil. Boil the eggs for 14 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle rolling boil.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them sit for 5 minutes. Peel the eggs.
- Place the chopped avocado in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and gently toss with the avocado.
- Chop the eggs and add them to the mixing bowl. Add the plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, green onion, chives and dill (if using). Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve avocado egg salad in a sandwich or wrap, on toasted bread, in lettuce wraps, or as desired.
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Notes
- Avocado egg salad is best served immediately after making it, to prevent the avocado from browning.
- This recipe is easily adaptable to use what you have on hand. If you don't have green onions, swap in chopped red onion. If you don't have chives and dill, use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand or omit the herbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 recipe | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
