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avocado egg salad

Avocado Egg Salad

A fresh, creamy, and healthy twist on a lunchtime classic! This easy avocado egg salad completely skips the mayo, using ripe avocados, lemon juice, and fresh herbs for an incredibly flavorful 10-minute meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium ripe avocados pitted and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery optional, for crunch

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Cutting board and sharp chef knife
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Mash the Avocado: Place the peeled and pitted avocados into a medium mixing bowl. Add the fresh lemon juice. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocados until they reach your desired consistency (you can leave it slightly chunky or mash it until it is completely smooth and creamy). The lemon juice will prevent the avocado from turning brown.
  2. Add the Flavors: Stir the Dijon mustard, chopped fresh chives, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper into the mashed avocado mixture until completely combined.
  3. Fold in the Eggs: Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and the finely diced celery to the bowl. Use a silicone spatula or a spoon to gently fold the eggs into the avocado mixture until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix, or the eggs will turn to mush.
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the egg salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a little more salt, pepper, or an extra squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately. Scoop the avocado egg salad onto toasted bread, wrap it in large lettuce leaves, or serve it with your favorite crackers and fresh vegetable sticks. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra chives.

Notes

Avocado Ripeness: Make sure your avocados are soft and yielding to gentle pressure. If they are too firm, they will not mash properly and your egg salad will lack that signature creamy, mayo-like texture.
Storage Limitations: Because avocados oxidize and turn brown when exposed to air, this egg salad is truly best enjoyed fresh on the exact same day it is made. If you must store leftovers, press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the egg salad to block out the air, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Boiling the Eggs: For the perfect hard-boiled egg with a creamy yellow yolk, place cold eggs in a saucepan and cover them with an inch of water. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let them sit for exactly 10 minutes before plunging them into an ice bath.