Description
This Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and nutritious dish perfect for healthy meals. Combining the richness of ripe avocado with the crispness of cucumber and protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, this salad is flavored with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and mustard. Ideal for quick lunches or light dinners, it’s easy to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy on toast, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or chives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- A sprinkle of red chili flakes (optional)
Serving Suggestions
- Lettuce leaves
- Toast
- Crackers
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 9–10 minutes to achieve hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes, then peel off the shells.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the peeled cucumber into small pieces. Halve the ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the Avocado Mixture: Using a fork, mash the avocado until creamy. Add the plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and red chili flakes if using. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth, flavorful base.
- Add the Eggs: Dice the peeled hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the avocado mixture.
- Incorporate Cucumber and Herbs: Add the diced cucumber and chopped fresh dill or chives, if desired. Stir gently to evenly distribute the ingredients without mashing the eggs too much. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the avocado cucumber egg salad immediately. It can be enjoyed on lettuce leaves as a wrap, spread on toast, or accompanied by crackers. Optionally, garnish with additional cucumber slices or seeds for extra crunch.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Using fresh herbs like dill or chives adds a fragrant note but is optional.
- Red chili flakes add a subtle heat; adjust according to your spice tolerance.
- Consume the salad immediately for best freshness, as avocado may brown upon exposure to air.
