Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Print Version)

Creamy avocado meets hard-boiled eggs with cherry tomatoes, olives, and tangy lemon-herb dressing for a vibrant Mediterranean twist.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Herbs

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

→ Dressing

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9–10 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and chop the eggs.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and parsley.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring the avocado remains chunky. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado bridges the gap between traditional egg salad and something vibrant and fresh that actually tastes exciting
  • You can assemble everything in under 25 minutes while barely breaking a creative sweat
02 -
  • This salad tastes best within 2 hours of making it since avocado tends to oxidize and eggs can become rubbery when refrigerated too long
  • The dressing needs to be whisked immediately before pouring because the olive oil and lemon juice will separate if left sitting
03 -
  • Add the avocado last and fold gently so it creates creamy pockets instead of completely disappearing into the dressing
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the diced avocado before combining prevents browning if prepping in advance

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