Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Print version)
Creamy avocado and eggs with fresh vegetables in zesty lemon herb dressing.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
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 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, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
05 - Add chopped eggs to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a proper Mediterranean cafe
- The creamy avocado cuts through the richness of perfectly cooked eggs in a way that just works
02 -
- Avocado turns brown quickly once exposed to air, so the lemon juice in the dressing helps preserve that bright green color
- This recipe does not keep well overnight, the avocado oxidizes and the texture becomes unpleasantly mushy
03 -
- Room temperature eggs are less likely to crack when placed in boiling water
- Adding a splash of vinegar to the boiling water makes peeling even easier