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?
I just had a similar egg salad yesterday! You can’t go wrong with combining eggs and avocado. So good!
thanks! I think it’s a great combo too
Looks amazing! Love the combo of egg and avocados!
Annmarie recently posted…Nuts & Berries High Protein Breakfast Smoothie {Dairy Free}
Thanks I loved the combo as well
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.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Time For To Play
OH great I hope you enjoy!
I’m on team love egg salad as long as its made in a way I like haha.This one looks good!
AZ@…And A Dash Of Cinnamon recently posted…3 Ingredient Guilt-free, No-bake Chocolate Protein Cheesecake [low carb, grain-free]
I hope this one passes your test 🙂
Love this! May be my lunch today over tuna salad, which I’ve had 3 days in a row. YUM!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…My Favorite Sweet Potato Kale Pizza
OH great! Let me know if you enjoy it
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!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Quick and Easy Vegan Curry Stuffed Avocado Recipe
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
I love egg salad. Never thought to put avocado in it. Great idea!
Rachel recently posted…Meatless Monday: Summer Salad Roundup
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
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! 🙂
Jessica recently posted…Silk Creamers with Almond Milk!
Yes try it with just avocado trust me it’s delicious!
Oh my word. That looks so yummy!!!
Michelle @ Movin’ it with Michelle recently posted…Have a little faith…
Well thanks so much Michelle!
So I have 10 eggs and 2 avocados. LETS DO THIS! 😛
GiGi Eats recently posted…Summertime Adulting: Monday Munchies
Yes indeed!!
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!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Philly Marathon Pre-Training Week 8 and July Running Goal Recap
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!!!
kristy @runawaybridalplanner recently posted…Excited to Announce Some Major Changes and a New Path I am Taking
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!
Thanks so much! I don’t think I had ever had it but now I love it!
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.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly review
I loved the avocados in there hope you do too
OMG I haven’t had egg salad in forever!! Now you have me craving it! Must make some soon.
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! recently posted…Red Velvet Cake Brownies [flourless + gluten-free]
That was the idea 🙂
I want to make this now!
Carmy recently posted…August 2016 Goals
Oh good! That was just the reaction I was looking for
This is my kind of egg salad!!! I don’t like mayo and adore avocado so this sounds awesome.
Abbey recently posted…If It Fits Your Macros Diet (IIFYM) Review | Is Quantity More Important Than Quality?
OH good! Hope you try it out
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)
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Wrapping Up a Crazy Week
I am so glad I tried it so delish! I know how odd that you can buy already boiled eggs but hey why not?
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.)
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…DuClaw Sour Me This Granita
That is a good idea too
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!
Cassandra @ Powered By BLING recently posted…Four Cheese Wild Mushroom Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Oh great I hope you enjoy it!
Love easy, no-cook dishes like this. Peeling hard boiled eggs is such a pain. I’ll have to look into these!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Paleo Beef Buffad (gluten free, soy free, dairy free)
Makes it a lot easier for sure!
Oh yum! Eggs and Avocado are 2 of my fav foods–sounds perfect!
Lauren recently posted…Paleo Coffee Cake Muffins {Gluten Free}
Mine too! Thanks for stopping in
This is such a pretty sandwich! I’d love to try that egg salad!
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run recently posted…Things to See and Do in Chicago
Thanks so much!
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.
Kimberly Stroh @ http://www.fitdisneymom.com recently posted…10 Must-Have Items for Running
Oh great I really hope you find it as delicious as I did. 🙂
thanks for the recipe! that sandwich looks delicious! i love a good egg salad!
glenneth recently posted…Toe Touch Challenge by Move It Monday
Thanks I do too!
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!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
That is why I never liked it either but this one I can do!
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!
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness recently posted…30 Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas (that aren’t all sandwiches)
Absolutely! Enjoy 🙂
This looks incredible! I love that you added carrots and celery for crunch and flavour, too!
Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: The Best Vegan Brownies (Gluten Free!)
The carrots and celery were a nice addition it needed something crunchy
Eggs and avocado work so well together– YUM!
Thank you for hosting!
Courtney recently posted…Fruit Toast
Thanks for joining us today!
That sandwich looks like a real winner!
Akaleistar recently posted…10 Ways to Make August Awesome
Thanks so much!
Deborah, you have no idea how much I love this egg salad! So fab!
ilka recently posted…Running Log Week July 25th
Well that is great to hear! Hope you enjoy my version too
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!
Jenn recently posted…weekly wrap: 7.24 – 7.30
Avocado makes everything taste better!
I love egg salad, this is so much better than a regular salad! Great pics!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…ZOOMA Summer Challenge Week 5- What is Next?
Well thanks so much!
So funny you posted this. I was JUST craving avocado and toast…never considered the egg with it, but sounds good!
It really was! Hope you check it out
This sounds delicious. My husband loves egg salad and avocado, so I’m sure he’d also love this.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon Training Log – Week 5
Oh great hope you both enjoy
Wow! This looks super yummy, 2 of my favorite things combined into one delicious sandwich!!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com recently posted…5 Tips for Triathlon Training in the Heat
Mine too! hope you enjoy
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!
siracha is always a great addition too!
This looks good… love the mustard instead of mayo!
vicki recently posted…July Running Recap
thanks so much I did too!
This sounds so tasty. I love avocado and it is much healthier than mayo.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Day in the Life
Yes avocado rocks!
I love egg salad. I’ve never tried to make it with avocado. You really can’t go wrong with avo.
Jill Conyers recently posted…Energize 30-Minute Calorie Burning Circuit Workout
definitely!
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.
Matt recently posted…Vanilla Pumpkin & Oats Smoothie Recipe
Oh great to hear! I hope you both enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by today
I’m not a big mayo person so egg salad isn’t something I enjoy. Using avocado instead sounds so much better!
yes I definitely agree! It’s a great summer lunch option
Avocados make everything better! I think this would work with the eggy tofu I make a lot. I’m going to try it!
Debbie recently posted…What You Can Do to Save the Oceans
I bet it would let me know if you give it a try!
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!
Fabulous! Hope you enjoy it.
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.
I agree! Hope you give it a try. Avocado makes everything better right?
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.
Cari recently posted…Running and travel
Oh well thanks so much really appreciate that and I hope you try it out for yourself
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
Cari recently posted…Running and travel
Hey pre boiled eggs are always in my fridge go for it!
I usually drool when I read your recipes and plan to make them at some time…
but sorry.,
I hate avocados.. I hate eggs!
Well it’s not for everyone!
Looks delicious! I love that you put extra veggies in there too 🙂
Chaitali recently posted…Wayfarer’s Annapoli 10k- Training week 11
Thanks so much!
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!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
Avocados and eggs are the best combo. I will definitely have to try this for lunch tomorrow 🙂
They are a great combo aren’t they?!
I’m such an egg salad fan, so this is definitely happening. What a great lunch idea!
fabulous hope you enjoy it
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!
Great! I really hope he enjoys it
I cannot even remember the last time I had egg salad. This looks like a good combination with the avocado.
Thanks Hope you try it out!
You had me at avocado. Seriously, anything with avocado works for me!
They are the best aren’t they?
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!
I have been lazy and buying the pre boiled and peeled eggs-don’t tell anyone 🙂