Description
“Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad Delight, packed with creamy avocado, protein-rich eggs, and fresh spinach. This easy, gluten-free recipe is perfect for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or healthy side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delicious way to add healthy fats and essential nutrients to your meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, or feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs
- Boil eggs to your desired doneness (for hard-boiled, simmer for about 10 minutes).
- Transfer to an ice bath, let cool, then peel and chop.
- Chop Ingredients
- While eggs are cooling, finely chop spinach and red onion.
- Dice avocados into small cubes.
- Mix the Dressing
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayo), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, spinach, avocado, and red onion.
- Combine and Toss
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Avoid mashing the avocado too much to maintain a chunky texture.
- Add Optional Toppings
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, or crumbled feta cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy as a salad, on toast, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- Keto-Friendly: Use full-fat mayonnaise and omit red onion.
- Vegan Alternative: Replace eggs with firm tofu or mashed chickpeas.
- Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Extra Crunch: Mix in chopped cucumbers, celery, or walnuts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing , boiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado egg salad, healthy egg salad, spinach egg salad, keto egg salad, protein-packed salad