Avocado Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 5hard-boiled eggs
• 2ripe avocados
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp)onion powder
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp)ground mustard
• 1.25 ml (¼ tsp)cracked pepper
• to tastesea salt
• optional, to tastecrushed red pepper
• 30 ml (2 tbsp)fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ingredients

   Put the hard-boiled eggs, ripe avocados, onion powder, ground mustard, cracked pepper and sea salt in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Mash the mixture

   Use a fork to mash everything until creamy but still slightly chunky.

3. 3

   Adjust and serve

   Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately for the best freshness.

What is avocado egg salad?

Egg salad is a familiar American-style dish, often served as a sandwich filling or simple lunch. This version replaces the usual mayonnaise with ripe avocado, which gives the eggs a creamy coating and a fresh, mellow flavour.

The method is deliberately simple: mash the ingredients together, keeping some texture rather than turning the mixture into a smooth purée. Parsley adds a fresh finish, while mustard and onion powder give the mild eggs more savoury depth.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 350 calories, 14g protein, 20g carbs, 24g fat.

The eggs contribute protein, while the avocado supplies much of the fat; the carbohydrates come largely from the avocado, with the exact amount depending on its size. Serve a portion with crisp vegetables or lettuce, or add wholegrain toast if you want a more substantial plate.

Choose ripe avocados

Avocado texture: use fruit that gives slightly when gently pressed but is not mushy. It should mash easily with a fork and blend with the eggs.

Eggs: hard-boiled eggs provide the salad’s structure and protein. Chop or mash them along with the avocado, according to how chunky you like the finished mixture.

Keep a little texture

Fork mashing: mash until the avocado is creamy, then stop while small pieces of egg and avocado remain. A food processor can make the salad too uniform for this style.

Seasoning: the recipe uses onion powder, ground mustard, pepper and salt to balance the rich avocado and eggs. Taste before serving, since the amount of salt needed can vary.

Serve it straight away

Freshness: avocado can darken after it is cut and mashed, so the recipe is at its best when served soon after mixing. Finishing the salad with chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note.

Timing: the stated total time is 10 minutes, assuming the eggs are already hard-boiled. The recipe does not include instructions for cooking or cooling them.

Ways to serve it

Toast: spoon the salad over wholegrain toast for a simple lunch, or serve it with crackers for an easy snack.

Lettuce: use crisp lettuce leaves as wraps for a lighter-feeling way to serve the filling. Keep the salad chilled until you are ready to eat.

Season to your taste

Heat: crushed red pepper is optional, so add it if you want a sharper, warmer finish. Start sparingly and taste as you go.

Herbs: parsley is the listed garnish and brings a clean, green flavour. Keep the other seasonings measured as written, then adjust salt and pepper to suit.

Recipe notes & tips

• Use avocados that are ripe enough to mash easily but not watery or bruised.
• Mash with a fork and stop while the mixture is still slightly chunky.
• Taste the salad before adding extra salt, as the amount needed varies.
• Add the optional crushed red pepper gradually so you can control the heat.
• Chop the parsley finely so it is evenly distributed as a garnish.
• For the freshest colour and texture, serve the salad soon after mixing.

Variations

• Add extra herbs: Stir in more finely chopped parsley for a stronger herbal flavour.
• Bring the heat: Mix in crushed red pepper a little at a time.
• Serve on toast: Spoon the salad over wholegrain toast for a filling lunch.
• Make lettuce wraps: Serve the mixture in crisp lettuce leaves.
• Add a crunchy side: Pair it with crackers just before serving.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using underripe avocado: it will not mash smoothly; choose fruit that yields slightly to gentle pressure.
• Over-mashing: the salad can lose its texture; stop when it is creamy but still slightly chunky.
• Adding too much salt at once: season to taste and adjust gradually.
• Making it far ahead: the avocado may darken; prepare it close to serving time.
• Leaving out the taste check: sample the mixture before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.

How to store

For the best colour and texture, serve the salad immediately. If needed, refrigerate it in an airtight container and use within 1 day; the avocado may darken, and the salad is best served cold rather than reheated.

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