Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I can’t believe it’s June already! So up until quite recently, the thought of egg salad just really did not appeal to me at all. Not going to lie, I thought it was weird thing they had at bad buffets. I have completely changed my tune and I am all about the egg salad especially, this Avocado Egg Salad.
I was thinking about how often I eat eggs and what a great source of protein they are. We all know avocados make everything better so why not combine the two? I am always looking for new lunch ideas other than a salads and that’s how this Avocado Egg Salad came to be.
Traditional egg salad uses mayo and I knew I did not want to go that route so I’ve “healthified” this summer favorite by using spicy mustard and avocado. It honestly came out fantastic! It’s easy to make ahead for a great wrap or sandwich and I also enjoyed it for breakfast on a piece of toast. Seriously good!
Of course the key to a great Avocado Egg Salad is the perfect hard boiled eggs. See my tips here on how to make perfectly hard boiled eggs every time. If you’re in a hurry, you can use purchase already made hard boiled eggs.
Avocado Egg Salad
Avocado Egg Salad You’ve Got To Try
A tasty, easy high protein lunch option with lots of flavor
Ingredients
- 8 hard boiled eggs
- 2/3 C diced celery
- 3/4 C diced carrots
- 2 avocados cut into bite sized chunks
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- handful of fresh dill- minced
- 4 Tablespoons of spicy deli mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut hard boiled eggs into bite sized pieces
- Add all ingredients into a large bowl & mix to combine
- Chill egg salad for at least 30 minutes
- Enjoy for up to 4 days
I am so glad that I gave egg salad another try because this one’s a keeper. Protein packed and perfect for a hot summer day. With only 5 ingredients it’s a must try.
When is the last time you had egg salad? Love it or leave it?
Angela @ happy fit mama says
I just had a similar egg salad yesterday! You can’t go wrong with combining eggs and avocado. So good!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks! I think it’s a great combo too
Annmarie says
Looks amazing! Love the combo of egg and avocados!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I loved the combo as well
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I just love egg salad. It was one of those things I craved when I was pregnant! I’ll have to try this one, since I love avocados.
Deborah Brooks says
OH great I hope you enjoy!
[email protected] A Dash Of Cinnamon says
I’m on team love egg salad as long as its made in a way I like haha.This one looks good!
Deborah Brooks says
I hope this one passes your test 🙂
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
Love this! May be my lunch today over tuna salad, which I’ve had 3 days in a row. YUM!
Deborah Brooks says
OH great! Let me know if you enjoy it
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
I didn’t give up eggs because I didn’t like them, so this looks delicious. However, a little black-salted tofu can do amazing things, so I may just be able to create my vegan version. :-). Thanks for hosting!
Deborah Brooks says
As you know I always try to think of a way to make things vegan but this one is challenging! Let me know if the tofu works
Rachel says
I love egg salad. Never thought to put avocado in it. Great idea!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
Jessica says
I never thought of adding avocado to my egg salad! I recently tried avocado mayo for the first time, but I guess I could just get rid of the mayo altogether! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Yes try it with just avocado trust me it’s delicious!
Michelle @ Movin' it with Michelle says
Oh my word. That looks so yummy!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Well thanks so much Michelle!
GiGi Eats says
So I have 10 eggs and 2 avocados. LETS DO THIS! 😛
Deborah Brooks says
Yes indeed!!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
This looks so good! I made an avocado egg salad once and really liked it, but I love your recipe so I’ll need to give it a try!
kristy @runawaybridalplanner says
I could eat this right now. Love egg salad sandwiches. Never thought about adding avocado. Guaranteed gonna make this tomorrow for lunch! Thanks for the idea!!!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
It’s been a few years since I’ve had egg salad but add all the avocados and I’ll give it a try! This looks good Deborah! Happy Meatless Monday!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! I don’t think I had ever had it but now I love it!
Chaitali says
Yum, this sounds delicious! I’m a fan of egg salad but I don’t like mayo. I usually make mine with a mix of greek yogurt and mustard. I’ll have to try this variation.
Deborah Brooks says
I loved the avocados in there hope you do too
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
OMG I haven’t had egg salad in forever!! Now you have me craving it! Must make some soon.
Deborah Brooks says
That was the idea 🙂
Carmy says
I want to make this now!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh good! That was just the reaction I was looking for
Abbey says
This is my kind of egg salad!!! I don’t like mayo and adore avocado so this sounds awesome.
Deborah Brooks says
OH good! Hope you try it out
Kimberly Hatting says
You can buy already prepared boiled eggs? Seriously? I did not know they existed, but then again, I have never looked for them LOL I love boiled eggs on a salad (but like you, I have never tried egg salad)
Deborah Brooks says
I am so glad I tried it so delish! I know how odd that you can buy already boiled eggs but hey why not?
MCM Mama Runs says
I’m lazy – I just grab hard boiled eggs and put a squirt of mustard on them and eat them that way. (I even did that for one of my marathons where they had an ultra-like food station. So good.)
Deborah Brooks says
That is a good idea too
Cassandra @ Powered By BLING says
I love the idea of adding the avocado instead of mayo! I’ve never been a fan of egg salad, but I really like this idea with the addition of the carrots and avocado. Gonna have to try this version!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh great I hope you enjoy it!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Love easy, no-cook dishes like this. Peeling hard boiled eggs is such a pain. I’ll have to look into these!
Deborah Brooks says
Makes it a lot easier for sure!
Lauren says
Oh yum! Eggs and Avocado are 2 of my fav foods–sounds perfect!
Deborah Brooks says
Mine too! Thanks for stopping in
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run says
This is such a pretty sandwich! I’d love to try that egg salad!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
Kimberly Stroh @ www.fitdisneymom.com says
Wow! How did I miss out on this version? It’s truly the avocado salad recipe I’ve been looking for. I would love to keep the ingredients on hand for a quick lunch too.
Deborah Brooks says
Oh great I really hope you find it as delicious as I did. 🙂
glenneth says
thanks for the recipe! that sandwich looks delicious! i love a good egg salad!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I do too!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I’ve actually NEVER had egg salad because I don’t like mayo! But this sounds like the kind of egg salad I would actually like!
Deborah Brooks says
That is why I never liked it either but this one I can do!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh HECK yes! I love egg salad sandwiches and this version (sans the mayo) looks super healthy and delicious. How can you not love avocado?! I need to make a batch of this for lunches this week!
Deborah Brooks says
Absolutely! Enjoy 🙂
Kristy from Southern In Law says
This looks incredible! I love that you added carrots and celery for crunch and flavour, too!
Deborah Brooks says
The carrots and celery were a nice addition it needed something crunchy
Courtney says
Eggs and avocado work so well together– YUM!
Thank you for hosting!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for joining us today!
Akaleistar says
That sandwich looks like a real winner!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
ilka says
Deborah, you have no idea how much I love this egg salad! So fab!
Deborah Brooks says
Well that is great to hear! Hope you enjoy my version too
Jenn says
Love the addition of carrots!
Little man asked to make guacamole tonight, and loved it, so I think we are getting back into avocado. This might be a great option!
Deborah Brooks says
Avocado makes everything taste better!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I love egg salad, this is so much better than a regular salad! Great pics!
Deborah Brooks says
Well thanks so much!
Markita @ Sweshfit says
So funny you posted this. I was JUST craving avocado and toast…never considered the egg with it, but sounds good!
Deborah Brooks says
It really was! Hope you check it out
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
This sounds delicious. My husband loves egg salad and avocado, so I’m sure he’d also love this.
Deborah Brooks says
Oh great hope you both enjoy
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Wow! This looks super yummy, 2 of my favorite things combined into one delicious sandwich!!
Deborah Brooks says
Mine too! hope you enjoy
Jessie @ The Acquired Sass says
I do something pretty similar, but I never thought to add mustard! I bet that would add great flavor! I usually do some onion, jalapeno & sriracha. Sometimes I add bell pepper. I can’t stand celery, so that always gets left out!
Deborah Brooks says
siracha is always a great addition too!
vicki says
This looks good… love the mustard instead of mayo!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks so much I did too!
[email protected] says
This sounds so tasty. I love avocado and it is much healthier than mayo.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes avocado rocks!
Jill Conyers says
I love egg salad. I’ve never tried to make it with avocado. You really can’t go wrong with avo.
Deborah Brooks says
definitely!
Matt says
This is an amazing idea! I’m a huge fan of egg salad but my wife is not. She doesn’t like the mayo. However, she does love avocado … this may be a keeper for us. We always have boiled eggs around so easy! Will whip this up this weekend to see how she likes it.
Deborah Brooks says
Oh great to hear! I hope you both enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by today
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I’m not a big mayo person so egg salad isn’t something I enjoy. Using avocado instead sounds so much better!
Deborah Brooks says
yes I definitely agree! It’s a great summer lunch option
Debbie says
Avocados make everything better! I think this would work with the eggy tofu I make a lot. I’m going to try it!
Deborah Brooks says
I bet it would let me know if you give it a try!
Wendy says
I love egg salad and I do make mine with avocado, but I like the add-ins you’ve included! Yum and I know what I’m having for lunch today!
Deborah Brooks says
Fabulous! Hope you enjoy it.
Kim G says
I’ve never had egg salad before so I don’t know if I like it or not, but I feel like this recipe would be a good introduction.
Deborah Brooks says
I agree! Hope you give it a try. Avocado makes everything better right?
Cari says
This looks amazing. I’d leave out the carrots, but otherwise this might have to happen sooner rather than later. Also dropping your link in a challenge I’m doing on FB where everyone is looking for recipes.
Deborah Brooks says
Oh well thanks so much really appreciate that and I hope you try it out for yourself
Cari says
I think this is one I could even make. I typically love the idea of yours but my cooking skills are non existent
I swear I’m the reason pre-boiled eggs are a thing
Deborah Brooks says
Hey pre boiled eggs are always in my fridge go for it!
Darlene says
I usually drool when I read your recipes and plan to make them at some time…
but sorry.,
I hate avocados.. I hate eggs!
Deborah Brooks says
Well it’s not for everyone!
Chaitali says
Looks delicious! I love that you put extra veggies in there too 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
Dominique C MacCalla says
This looks delicious. I’m definitely going to try it out. I love avocado, and I loooooove egg salad. People always think I’m weird, but I love nothing more than a good egg salad sandwich, haha. I often put avocado on top, so I think I’ll love this recipe. Thank you!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
Abbey Sharp says
Avocados and eggs are the best combo. I will definitely have to try this for lunch tomorrow 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
They are a great combo aren’t they?!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
I’m such an egg salad fan, so this is definitely happening. What a great lunch idea!
Deborah Brooks says
fabulous hope you enjoy it
Jenn says
Well, I don’t know if you are aware of my son’s avocado toast obsession. He loves hard-boiled eggs, so it seems I will be making this recipe this week! Thanks for the idea!
Deborah Brooks says
Great! I really hope he enjoys it
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
I cannot even remember the last time I had egg salad. This looks like a good combination with the avocado.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks Hope you try it out!
Kelly says
You had me at avocado. Seriously, anything with avocado works for me!
Deborah Brooks says
They are the best aren’t they?
Sarah says
I’m not a fan of mayo and love avocados so this combo is a favorite. Haven’t made it in forever but I have everything to make it right now so I think I’m going to have to boil some eggs!
Deborah Brooks says
I have been lazy and buying the pre boiled and peeled eggs-don’t tell anyone 🙂