Simple Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable)
Creamy avocado and eggs with Mediterranean zing
# What You’ll Need:
→ Eggs
01 - 6 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Fruits
02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the eggs and cool under cold running water for 2-3 minutes. Peel off the shells and chop the eggs into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
05 - Add chopped eggs to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Serve immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy avocado and protein rich eggs keep you satisfied for hours without that heavy after lunch feeling
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
02 -
- The dressing will make the avocados brown if the salad sits too long, so add it right before serving or dress individual portions
- Room temperature eggs incorporate into the salad much better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Buy your avocados a few days ahead and let them ripen on the counter until they yield to gentle pressure
- Invest in a good quality olive oil since the dressing is simple and the flavor really comes through