Here’s a delicious and healthy Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad recipe—perfect for a light lunch or a protein-packed snack!
🥑 Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
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4 large eggs
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
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1–2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (optional)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for extra flavor)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (prevents avocado browning)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional add-ins:
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1 tablespoon chopped red onion or scallions
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Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
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A sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes
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Instructions
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Hard-boil the eggs
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Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
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Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and chop into small pieces.
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Prepare the avocado and spinach
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Dice the avocado and chop the spinach.
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If using Greek yogurt or mayo, mix it with the lemon juice and mustard in a large bowl.
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Combine
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In the bowl, gently mix together the chopped eggs, avocado, spinach, and dressing (if using).
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Add salt, pepper, and any optional extras to taste.
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Serve
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Enjoy on whole-grain toast, in a wrap, stuffed in a pita, or over a bed of greens.
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Optional: Top with seeds or nuts for crunch.
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