Description
Creamy avocado and spinach egg salad delivers a nutritious twist on classic deli fare. Packed with protein and healthy greens, this quick lunch promises rich flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
- 1 avocado, ripe, diced
- 2 cups spinach, fresh, chopped
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Hard-boil eggs with precision, ensuring yolks are firm yet creamy. Allow eggs to cool completely before handling.
- Delicately dice avocado into uniform cubes, preventing mushy texture. Select ripe but firm avocados for best results.
- Finely slice red onion and chop spinach leaves into delicate ribbons, enhancing visual appeal and flavor distribution.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking lemon juice with extra virgin olive oil, incorporating Dijon mustard for tangy complexity.
- Season dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting intensity to personal preference.
- Gently fold chopped eggs, avocado, spinach, and red onion together in a spacious mixing bowl, maintaining ingredient integrity.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over the mixture, using light folding motions to ensure even coating without breaking ingredients.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or chives across the top for aromatic garnish and added visual interest.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture. Recommended as a standalone dish, sandwich filling, or toast topping.
Notes
- Customize the egg salad’s texture by mashing some eggs while leaving others chopped for varied consistency.
- Swap spinach with other leafy greens like kale or arugula for different nutritional profiles and flavor variations.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of olive oil for a creamier, protein-rich dressing that adds tangy richness.
- Reduce sodium by using herbs and spices like dill, paprika, or garlic powder to enhance flavor without extra salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg