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High Protein Avocado Egg Recipe Salad (No Mayo!) - Creamy, Fresh, and Satisfying

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Large eggs (6) – hard-boiled and cooled
  • Ripe avocado (1 medium) – Hass works best
  • Plain Greek yogurt (1/3 cup) – 2% or full-fat for extra creaminess
  • Dijon mustard (1 to 1½ teaspoons)
  • Lemon juice (1 to 2 tablespoons), plus zest if you like
  • Celery (2 ribs), finely diced
  • Red onion (2 to 3 tablespoons), finely minced
  • Fresh herbs – dill, chives, or parsley (2 tablespoons), chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: garlic powder, paprika, everything bagel seasoning, chopped pickles, capers, or a dash of hot sauce
  • To serve: whole-grain toast, sourdough, romaine or butter lettuce, tortillas, or mixed greens

Method
 

  1. Hard-boil the eggs. Place eggs in a pot, cover with water by 1 inch, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and turn off heat. Let sit 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel.
  2. Prep the mix-ins. Finely dice celery and red onion. Chop herbs. Set aside.
  3. Mash the base. In a large bowl, add the avocado, Greek yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture.
  4. Chop the eggs. Roughly chop the eggs into bite-size pieces. You want chunks, not a paste.
  5. Combine. Gently fold the eggs, celery, red onion, and herbs into the avocado mixture. Avoid overmixing so the eggs stay chunky.
  6. Taste and adjust. Add more lemon for brightness, more Dijon for kick, and salt and pepper as needed. If you like a touch of heat, stir in hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.
  7. Serve. Spoon onto toast, tuck into lettuce wraps, wrap in a tortilla, or pile over a salad. Finish with a sprinkle of herbs, cracked pepper, or paprika.