Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill
Creamy avocado mixed with perfectly poached eggs and fresh dill, creating a protein-packed salad that’s gentle on digestion. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 15 minutes pairs diced Avocado, poached Eggs, chopped Fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1, diced Avocado
- 2, poached Eggs
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash diced avocado with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until mostly smooth but with small chunks remaining.
- Step 2: Gently fold in chopped fresh dill and poached eggs (broken into quarters). Toss lightly to combine without mashing the eggs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (10 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Avocado and Poached Egg Salad with Fresh Dill?
American whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
