Description
A quick and nutritious 10-minute egg salad recipe that’s perfect for a light lunch. This creamy salad combines chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh vegetables, herbs, and avocado for a flavorful twist, bound together with Greek yogurt and a hint of Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 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)
- 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: Place the chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped red onion, celery, fresh parsley, dried dill, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into a medium mixing bowl. Have the fresh lemon juice ready for the next step.
- Add Avocado and Lemon Juice: Add the avocado chunks last and immediately pour the fresh lemon juice over the mixture. Using a fork, gently mash the ingredients together, making sure to leave some avocado chunks to maintain texture rather than creating a puree.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the egg salad and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding extra salt or pepper if desired. The lemon juice adds brightness to the salad.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the salad fresh for the best flavor and vibrant green color. If storing, keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days. If browning appears on top, scrape off the layer and add a spritz of lemon juice to refresh the salad before serving.
Notes
- This egg salad is best consumed the same day for maximum freshness and vibrant color.
- If storing leftovers, refrigerated salad may develop a brown layer on top; simply remove it and add lemon juice to regain brightness.
- You can use fresh dill instead of dried dill by doubling the quantity for more herbaceous flavor.
- Greek yogurt adds a tangy creaminess while keeping the salad lighter than traditional mayonnaise-based versions.
- For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American