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Avocado Egg Salad

Creamy Avocado Egg Salad for Quick, Healthy Bliss

This Avocado Egg Salad is a quick, healthy blend of creamy avocado and protein-rich eggs, perfect for any busy home chef.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado mashed
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice from half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • a dash paprika optional
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste finely chopped celery
  • to taste fresh herbs (dill, parsley)

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hard-boil the eggs by placing 2 large eggs in a pot with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 9-12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath.
  2. Mash 1 ripe avocado in a mixing bowl until creamy yet slightly chunky.
  3. Chop the cooled hard-boiled eggs and add to the avocado.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix gently.
  5. Fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with a dash of paprika and serve on whole-wheat toast, in lettuce wraps, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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