Fresh Avocado & Cucumber Egg Salad: A 15-Minute Delight!

Introduction

Egg salad is good, but avocado cucumber egg salad? Now we’re talking top-tier freshness. This zesty twist on a classic dish is cool, creamy, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're picnicking, brunching, or just lunching solo at home, this salad will make you feel fancy without the fuss. Avocados and cucumbers join the party to bring light, bright flavors to an otherwise humble egg salad. Get ready for some crunchy, creamy goodness!

Key Takeaways:

• Egg salad gets a major glow-up with the addition of avocado and cucumber.
• No mayo? No problem—avocado handles the creamy duties.
• It’s a 15-minute, refreshing, and guilt-free meal.

Photo bySam Miller

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs (hard-boiled and peeled like little protein-packed gems)
• 1 large avocado (ripe and ready to be smashed into greatness)
• 1 cucumber (crunchy, refreshing, and peeled for maximum crisp)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, because we’re fancy)
• 2 tsp lemon juice (zesty and fresh, for that citrusy kick)
• Salt & pepper (season to taste like the gourmet chef you are)

Directions

1. Boil the eggs: Pop those eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let them sit covered for 10 minutes. Then, rinse them in cold water and peel.
2. Chop it up: Dice up the avocado, cucumber, and hard-boiled eggs. The avocado brings the creaminess, the cucumber adds a crunch, and the eggs… well, they’re the protein-packed heroes of this salad.
3. Mix and mash: In a large bowl, combine avocado, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mash it all up until smooth, and then gently fold in the cucumber and eggs. We want creamy but with some texture—this isn’t guacamole, after all.
4. Season it up: Add salt and pepper to taste, and voila! You’ve got yourself a killer salad that’s good to go.

Side Dish Ideas

• Crusty Bread or Crackers: Scoop it up with some toasted bread or crunchy crackers for an added bite.
• Fresh Greens: Serve it over a bed of arugula or spinach to make it more of a “salad-salad.”
• Tomato slices: Perfect for layering and turning this salad into an open-faced sandwich.

Nutritional Facts (Per serving)

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 24g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 2g

Photo bySam Miller

Prep/Cook Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes (if boiling eggs fresh)
• Total time: 15 minutes

Conclusion

You’ve just leveled up your egg salad game with this avocado-cucumber mashup, and it only took 15 minutes. Creamy, crunchy, and full of fresh flavors, this dish is a go-to for light lunches, snacks, or even a quick picnic hit. Plus, it’s healthy and tasty—who knew egg salad could be this chic? Enjoy your new favorite salad that’s eggstraordinary in every bite!