Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printable)

Creamy avocado meets hard-boiled eggs with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and tangy olives in a bright lemon-herb dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
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

→ Mediterranean 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

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel once cooled, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add chopped eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, cucumber, sliced olives, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over salad and fold gently with a spatula, ensuring avocado maintains texture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately on toasted sourdough, in lettuce cups, or chilled within 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The avocado makes it incredibly creamy without needing a drop of mayonnaise
  • You can prep everything in under 30 minutes and eat it for days
  • Every bite bursts with bright Mediterranean flavors that wake up your tastebuds
02 -
  • The salad is best enjoyed the same day since avocado will oxidize and lose its bright color over time
  • If you must make it ahead add the avocado and dressing right before serving to maintain freshness
  • The flavors actually improve after sitting for 15 minutes giving the ingredients time to meld together
03 -
  • Use eggs that are at least a week old for the easiest peeling experience
  • Room temperature ingredients absorb the dressing more evenly than cold ones

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