🥑🥚✨ Fresh, creamy, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Avocado Egg Salad is a wholesome dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious—perfect for any season! 🍅🌿💚

A Fresh, Healthy & Protein-Packed Salad for Any Time of the Day ✨

Looking for a quick, nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and bursting with fresh flavors? This Avocado Egg Salad combines creamy avocado, perfectly boiled eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender spinach, and crisp red onion, all tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or as a healthy side dish.

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🛒 Ingredients

* 🥑 2 ripe avocados, cut into cubes

* 🥚 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

* 🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

* 🧅 ½ small red onion, finely diced

* 🌿 2 cups baby spinach, lightly blanched and drained

* 🫒 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

* 🍋 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

* 🧂 Salt, to taste

* ⚫ Freshly ground black pepper

* 🌱 Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients

Boil the eggs for 9–10 minutes, then cool them in ice water before peeling and cutting into quarters.

2️⃣ Assemble the Salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, spinach, and boiled eggs.

3️⃣ Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4️⃣ Toss Gently

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.

5️⃣ Serve

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs and an extra sprinkle of black pepper if desired.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

✨ Enjoy this salad with:

* 🥖 Warm crusty bread or garlic toast

* 🍗 Grilled chicken breast

* 🥩 Grilled steak

* 🐟 Smoked salmon

* 🥜 Toasted seeds or nuts for extra crunch

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👨‍🍳 Pro Tips

💚 Choose ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape.

🍋 Add the lemon juice immediately after cutting the avocado to prevent browning.

🥚 Slightly soft-boiled eggs create an even creamier texture.

❄️ Chill the salad for 10–15 minutes before serving for the freshest flavor.

🌿 Add cucumber, feta cheese, or toasted sunflower seeds for extra variety.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 320

* 💪 Protein: 13 g

* 🥑 Fat: 26 g

* 🍞 Carbohydrates: 12 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 8 g

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ready in just 20 minutes

✅ Rich in healthy fats and high-quality protein

✅ Naturally low in carbohydrates

✅ Fresh, colorful, and incredibly satisfying

✅ Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or light dinners