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Creamy avocado egg salad is a luscious variation you never knew you needed and it’s ready in only 15 minutes!

Avocado egg salad is perfect for a quick lunch or picnic, served with crackers or as a sandwich/wrap—just like our classic Egg Salad and Chicken Salad recipes!

Avocado egg salad in a white bowl next to bread slices.

Avocados + Eggs = Delish!

I love avocados. I love eggs. So why not combine the two to make a tasty lunch idea?!

Avocado egg salad is a game changer, just a step up from our classic Egg Salad recipe. It’s healthy, filling, and incredibly tasty.

There are so many ways to eat it. Serve it over lettuce for a lighter fare, or toast two thick slices of bread and spread it on for a more filling lunch or dinner idea.

It’s great for packing and having on a picnic or lunch break. Not to mention, my kids love this recipe! It tastes great and is definitely kid-approved.

Cubed avocados on cutting board.

Quick + Easy!

An avocado egg salad sandwich whips up in minutes and is absolutely delicious.

MIX. Add avocado, boiled eggs, mayo, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and lemon pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.

SERVE. Serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

Variations

There are many variations of egg salad with avocado. Add in different spices or ingredients to change up the flavors a bit:

  • Sweet and spicy. Add in honey dijon mustard.
  • Mediterranean. Add hummus.
  • Tangy. Bacon pieces and horseradish.
  • Seasoning. Mix in a little lemon pepper, parsley, dill, or garlic pepper.
  • Veggies. add in chives, red onions, or celery.
Chopped cooked eggs.

Recipe Tips

Use these tips to ensure the best recipe possible!

Avocado. The best way to cut an avocado is to cube it in a criss-cross pattern (pictured above) and then spoon it out with a big spoon. It comes out perfectly cubed and ready to use.

Cut the avocado right before serving because it will brown if kept out too long.

Hard-boiled eggs. For perfect hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel and have no gray rings, use our perfect hard-boiled egg recipe!

All ingredients for avocado egg salad in a white bowl on a wooden table.

Storing Tips

STORE. Place egg salad in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days.

I like to make a big batch of this avocado egg salad recipe and eat it for lunches during the week.

Avocado egg salad in a white bowl.

Recipe FAQ

How to keep this salad from turning brown?

The lemon juice in this recipe will keep the egg salad from turning brown for about a day or so when stored in the refrigerator. Also, placing some plastic wrap over your egg salad and pressing it close to the surface before putting the airtight lid on your container will help to prevent browning too.

How to make a healthier version of this recipe?

For a low-carb, keto, or gluten-free option fill lettuce wraps with your avocado egg salad. Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayo for a healthy avocado egg salad.

For more “salad” recipes, try:

5 from 14 votes

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Creamy avocado egg salad is a luscious variation you never knew you needed and it's ready in only 15 minutes!
Servings: 2
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 large avocado pitted and diced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • lemon pepper

Instructions 

  • Add avocado, boiled eggs, mayo, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and lemon pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 285mg, Sodium: 187mg, Potassium: 581mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 535IU, Vitamin C: 11.1mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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11 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I eat egg salad for lunch at least weekly. How have i never thought to add avocado? I also like the flavor suggestions you added to the recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    I love egg salad and when i added the avocado it SERIOUSLY took it to another level! Can YOu say AMAZING! Loved it!

  3. 5 stars
    Wow..this was so tasty!! I had never thought to combine the two, but what a great combination!! I needed a way to change things up & this was perfect! It’s easy & creamy & so good!