When it comes to healthy lunch recipes, quick and easy is definitely the way to go. Especially when it’s something as easy and delicious as this Avocado Egg Salad!
Think creamy, cool avocado. Hearty, savory hard boiled eggs. Crunchy chopped walnuts. The zing of lemon juice and a hint of spicy crushed red pepper, all sandwiched between two slices of wholesome whole grain bread and put together in just 10 minutes. Not to mention that in can last up to 2 days in the refrigerator!
Ingredients
This easy recipe can be made with just 7 ingredients!
- Feel free to substitute the chopped walnuts for chopped pecans or sliced almonds instead.
- The crushed red pepper can be optional.
- Don’t feel like boiling eggs? Buy pre-cooked hard boiled eggs from the grocery store instead!
How to make avocado egg salad (VIDEO)
Making avocado egg salad is incredibly easy. Here’s how to put it together in 4 easy steps:
1. Chop the eggs into small pieces.
2. Mash the eggs, avocado, greek yogurt, and chopped walnuts together in a mixing bowl.
3. Add in the crushed red pepper (optional), salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
4. Mix together and serve!
Tips for working with avocados
Avocados are loaded with nutrition! However, it can be tough to know when an avocado is the ripened enough to use. For this recipe, it’s best to use avocados that are ripe to slightly overripe.
The best way to know if an avocado is ripe is by gently pressing on the side. If it’s soft, then it’s ready!
Have avocados that are slightly overripe? This Avocado Egg Salad is the perfect use for them!
Tips for hard boiled eggs
If you’ve ever wondered how to get PERFECT hard boiled eggs every single time, then be sure to read this post on how to make the best hard boiled eggs.
Another foolproof method is to use an egg cooker! And of course, as mentioned above, feel free to buy pre-cooked hard boiled eggs at the grocery store in order to save time.
How long will avocado egg salad last?
Avocado egg salad typically lasts about 2 days in the refrigerator!
Be sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible.
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Avocado Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 6 eggs (hard boiled, peeled)
- 2 ripe avocados (large)
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup walnuts (crushed)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- salt/pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the eggs with the peeled avocados.
- Add in the juice of 1/2 lemon and plain yogurt, then mix.
- Add in the walnuts, crushed red pepper, and salt/pepper.
- Mix together until everything is combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the chopped walnuts for chopped pecans or sliced almonds instead.
- The crushed red pepper can be optional.
- Don’t feel like boiling eggs? Buy pre-cooked hard boiled eggs from the grocery store instead!
- This avocado egg salad typically lasts about 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Sanna Bhavsar says:
I love avocado in any form!
Natalie says:
I haven’t make avo egg salad for a while. Thanks for reminder to put it on my lunch menu again. I will definitely give your recipe a try.