Description
A quick and healthy high-protein avocado egg salad. Creamy avocado and lime blend with tender hard-boiled eggs and fresh cilantro for a rich, satisfying dish. Perfect for a busy meal prep or a nutritious on-the-go snack, ready in 10 minutes. Substitute avocado for mayonnaise to enhance flavor and nutrition, making it a heart-healthy alternative to traditional egg salad.
Ingredients
4 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil
Gently add eggs and cook for 7 minutes
Transfer to ice water to cool, peel, and chop
In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth
Stir in chopped eggs, diced celery, and lime juice
Fold in fresh cilantro and season with salt
Mix until well combined and serve
Notes
Use frozen lime juice (ensure it’s alcohol-free) if needed
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
Adjust cilantro quantity to taste; parsley can be substituted
Pair with whole-grain bread or romaine lettuce wraps for a balanced meal
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg