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Avocado Egg Salad

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Experience Avocado Egg Salad’s creamy richness! Mashed avocado replaces excess mayo, brightened by lemon and crisp onion. Easy instructions and nutrition details included for a fresh twist.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking and cool them down. Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the avocado. While the eggs cool, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture if desired.
  3. Step 3: Combine ingredients. Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely diced red onion, mayonnaise (if using), fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
  4. Step 4: Mix and season. Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste the egg salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
  5. Step 5: Garnish and serve. Stir in the chopped fresh chives, if using. Serve immediately on toast, lettuce wraps, crackers, or as a sandwich filling. For best results, consume within a day, as avocado may brown over time.

Notes

  • To keep your Avocado Egg Salad fresh and vibrant, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and aim to enjoy it within a day, as the lemon juice helps but avocado will naturally oxidize over time.
  • This delightful salad is best served chilled, so there's no need to reheat it; simply take it from the fridge and enjoy its cool, creamy texture straight away.
  • For a versatile meal, try spooning this delicious mix into crisp lettuce wraps for a light and refreshing lunch, spreading it generously on whole-grain toast, or piling it into a hearty sandwich.
  • Feel free to customize your avocado texture: mash it almost completely smooth for a truly creamy experience, or leave some delightful small chunks for an extra dimension of bite and freshness.
  • Author: olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
  • Calories: 255
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 1g

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