Simple Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable)

Creamy avocado meets protein-rich eggs in this bright Mediterranean salad with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Fruits

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately remove from heat, cover tightly, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the eggs and transfer to an ice bath or run under cold running water for 2-3 minutes. Peel once cool enough to handle, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced olives, and fresh parsley.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and creamy.
05 - Add chopped eggs to the vegetable mixture. Pour dressing over top and gently fold with a spatula until evenly combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado and bright lemon make every bite feel like sunshine on a fork
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
  • You can easily double it for potlucks and people always ask for the recipe
02 -
  • The secret is adding the dressing last and folding gently so the avocado doesnt turn into guacamole
  • Room temperature eggs are less likely to crack during boiling and peel more easily afterward
  • Letting the dressed salad rest for 30 minutes transforms good into absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Buy avocados a few days ahead and let them ripen on the counter until they yield to gentle pressure
  • If your eggs are stubborn to peel, tap them all over and peel under cool running water
  • The salad needs to sit for at least 15 minutes after dressing to really come together

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