Simple Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable)

Creamy avocado meets perfectly cooked eggs in this vibrant Mediterranean-inspired bowl with fresh vegetables and tangy lemon-herb dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 large ripe avocado
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - Juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 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 rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 9–10 minutes. Drain immediately and transfer to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel and chop into medium cubes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add chopped eggs, cubed avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, cucumber, sliced olives, and chopped parsley.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently fold together using a spatula, being careful not to mash the avocado. The avocado should remain in distinct chunks for texture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The avocado keeps it incredibly creamy without needing heavy mayonnaise
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a special occasion
02 -
  • The salad is best served within 2 hours of making it because the avocado will oxidize and lose its bright green color
  • If you need to make it ahead, wait to add the avocado and dressing until right before serving
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs are less likely to crack when you add them to boiling water
  • Add a splash of vinegar to the egg cooking water to make them even easier to peel

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