Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

Lighter egg salad with avocado, red onion and creamy dressing without mayo! Perfect for sandwiches or as an appetizer.

 

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This Avocado Egg Salad is my new favorite twist on the classic dish. I added avocados and crunchy red onion and lightened up the dressing by replacing mayonnaise with natural sour cream and lemon juice. Season with dill, salt, pepper and freshly chopped parsley and you have a delicious egg salad for sandwiches, wraps or to serve with baguette slices.

You can enjoy your favorite egg salad with just a few additions and substitutions and no sacrifice in flavor. Tasty, filling and so easy to make, this Avocado Egg Salad is bound to become a family favorite.

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HOW TO MAKE HEALTHIER EGG SALAD?

To make the classic egg salad healthier, forget the mayo. You can still have a creamy egg salad without it. Simply use natural sour cream. It is similar in texture to Greek yogurt and as creamy as mayo. Next, add healthy fat like avocados and red onion for texture and crunch. You can also use celery instead of onion. This egg salad is delicious and perfect for sandwiches or served on baguette slices.

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HOW TO MAKE SALAD DRESSING WITHOUT MAYO?

My favorite way to make a creamy salad dressing without mayonnaise, is to mix natural sour cream with lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and chopped parsley. It is perfect for egg salads, potato salads or as a substitute for store-bought ranch dressing. Simply, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice and and spices and pour over the salad ingredients.

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Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

Prep Time
10 mins

Total Time
10 mins

A lighter egg salad with avocado, red onion and creamy dressing without mayo! Perfect for sandwiches or as appetizer.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5 people

Calories: 245 kcal

Author: Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet

Ingredients

  • 5 hard boiled eggs
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup natural sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoons dried or fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop hard boiled eggs and place in large mixing bowl. Chop avocados and add to eggs. Add red onion.
  2. In a measuring cup, whisk together natural sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and herbs.
  3. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a bowl covered with saran wrap. Make sure each avocado pieces is covered with dressing so they won’t brown.
  5. Serve as sandwiches, wraps or with baguette slices.

Recipe Notes

You can use chopped celery instead of red onion in this salad. It adds nice crunchy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 194mg 65%

Sodium 317mg 13%

Potassium 527mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 10.4%

Vitamin C 16.5%

Calcium 7.2%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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