Elegant Avocado Egg Salad with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Herbs and Seasoning:
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the Eggs:
- Place the 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- Heat on the stove over medium-high heat until the water reaches a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, cover the saucepan, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel the eggs carefully under cool running water and set aside.

2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.

3. Chop Ingredients:
- Dice the peeled eggs into medium-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
- Cut the avocado into small cubes and add to the mixture.
- Add the chopped celery, chives, parsley, and dill to the bowl.

4. Combine and Season:
- Gently fold the mixture with a spatula to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the avocado remains slightly chunky.
- Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

5. Serve:
- Transfer the avocado egg salad to a serving platter.
- Garnish with extra herbs if desired for an elegant presentation.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Egg salad, Avocado, Healthy lunch, Easy recipe, Fresh herbs, Lunch idea, Summer dish, Vegetarian, High-protein, Quick meal

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 685

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