Zesty Avocado Egg Salad
A vibrant and zesty take on classic egg salad with creamy avocado, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
- Red onion, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into a bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl with the eggs.
- Mash the avocado and eggs together until you achieve a delightful, chunky mixture, still holding onto some texture.
- Mix in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a luscious dressing for your salad.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley and diced red onion if desired, giving it a fresh and vibrant touch.
- Serve your zesty creation on lettuce leaves, whole grain bread, or wrapped in a tortilla, and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier salad, add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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