Avocado-Herb Egg Salad
Creamy, protein-rich salad made with avocado and hard-boiled eggs, dressed in lemon and fresh dill for a refreshing lunch. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs hard-boiled eggs, avocado, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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
- 2, peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs
- 1, diced avocado
- 2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 diced avocado, and 2 tbsp finely diced red onion.
- Step 2: Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp olive oil. Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed and salad is well combined, being careful not to mash avocado.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Avocado-Herb Egg Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 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-Herb Egg Salad?
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 hard-boiled eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado-Herb Egg Salad?
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-Herb Egg Salad 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-Herb Egg Salad?
American salads 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
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
