Herby Avocado Egg Salad (10-minute lunch!) Recipe
A quick and healthy Herby Avocado Egg Salad perfect for a nutritious 10-minute lunch. This creamy, flavorful salad combines hard-boiled eggs, ripe avocado, fresh herbs, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, packed and chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp dried dill (or 3 tbsp fresh dill)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 small/mini ripe avocados (heaping 3/4 cup avocado flesh)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped red onion, celery, parsley, dill, plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add avocado and lemon juice: Add the ripe avocado last to the bowl and immediately pour the fresh lemon juice on top. Use a fork to gently mash the mixture together, retaining some avocado chunks for texture rather than creating a puree.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the salad and adjust the salt and pepper if needed to enhance the flavor according to your preference.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the salad immediately for the best flavor and bright green color. If storing, keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days, scraping off any brown layer on top and adding a spritz of lemon juice before serving to refresh the salad.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day for vibrant color and taste.
- Stores well for up to 2 days in an airtight container refrigerated.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the avocado from browning quickly.
- You can substitute fresh dill if preferred; use twice the amount of dried dill called for.
- Plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein without overpowering flavors.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste after mixing for best balance.
