Description
This simple and delicious Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal! Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies, it’s a delightful dish that can be enjoyed on its own, on toast, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the hard-boiled eggs, dice the avocado, and finely chop the spinach and red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, gently mix the chopped eggs, avocado, spinach, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat everything evenly.
- Season to taste: Adjust with extra salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with fresh herbs for an added pop of flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy this creamy and nutritious salad on its own, on toast, or as a filling for sandwiches!
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, consider adding nuts or seeds.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients in advance and mix them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg