Simple Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable View)

Vibrant, creamy avocado and egg salad with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and zesty lemon dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

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 covered for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the eggs and cool under cold running water for 2 minutes. Peel the eggs and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together 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 gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado creates a luxurious texture without any heavy mayonnaise
  • Mediterranean flavors make this feel like sunshine on a plate
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it
02 -
  • Avocado oxidation is real so dress the salad right before serving to keep it looking vibrant green
  • The salad is best within two hours of making it but leftovers still taste delicious for lunch the next day
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to dice the avocados cleanly without squishing them
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving so flavors meld

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