Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable)
Creamy avocado meets perfectly cooked eggs in this vibrant Mediterranean-style salad with fresh vegetables and tangy lemon dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 6 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Herbs
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
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
→ Mediterranean 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 Steps:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to medium-low and simmer for 9–10 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel once cooled and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and fresh 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 - Add chopped eggs to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to combine, taking care to maintain some avocado chunks for texture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately on toasted sourdough, in lettuce cups, or wrapped in pita bread. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The avocado replaces heavy mayonnaise creating an irresistibly creamy texture that feels indulgent yet wholesome
- Every forkful delivers a perfect balance of rich fresh and tangy flavors that never gets boring
02 -
- Wait to dress the salad until right before serving or the avocado will start to brown and the texture becomes muddy
- Chilling the dressed salad for more than 2 hours makes the avocado lose its fresh creamy character
03 -
- Room temperature eggs absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
- A drizzle of good quality balsamic glaze over the top adds an unexpected sweetness that guests always ask about