Description
Discover the Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad with our step-by-step recipe. This easy to make salad is bursting with the best flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- ½ English cucumber, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Pinch of dried oregano or sumac (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Peel and chop the cooled hard-boiled eggs into a medium dice. Set aside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado flesh until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks. Immediately add half of the lemon juice and stir to combine, helping to prevent browning.
- 3. Add the chopped eggs, diced red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- 4. Drizzle in the remaining lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Add the chopped fresh parsley and dill. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and optional olive oil and Mediterranean spices.
- 5. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins (for eggs)