Description
A fresh, nutritious, and creamy Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad that combines ripe avocado, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. This versatile salad is rich in protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, making it perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a wholesome snack. Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free, it offers a delicious twist on classic egg salad with refreshing flavors and a healthy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Herbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Start by boiling your eggs until hard-boiled, about 10-12 minutes. Then cool them in ice water to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Mash the Avocado: While the eggs cool, scoop out the flesh of the ripe avocado into a mixing bowl and mash it to your desired consistency—smooth or slightly chunky.
- Chop the Spinach and Eggs: Finely chop fresh baby spinach leaves and dice the peeled hard-boiled eggs. Add them to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayo), fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the avocado, spinach, and egg mixture. Gently fold everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling and to avoid a green ring around the yolks.
- Ensure your avocado is ripe but not overripe for the best creamy texture.
- Opt for baby spinach leaves to keep the salad tender and vibrant.
- Stir in lemon juice immediately after mashing avocado to prevent browning.
- Combine ingredients gently to maintain a chunky texture and avoid a mushy salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Avocado egg salad, Spinach egg salad, Healthy egg salad, Keto egg salad, Paleo egg salad, Gluten free salad, Easy egg salad recipe