🥑🥚 Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad

Creamy avocado replaces mayo, baby spinach adds nutrients, and eggs make it filling and satisfying.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped

• 1 ripe avocado, diced or mashed

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (keeps avocado green)

• 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo (optional—adds creaminess)

• 1 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional add-ins:

  • chopped dill or parsley

  • crushed red pepper

  • celery (for crunch)

🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the eggs

• Hard-boil your eggs (10–12 minutes).

• Cool, peel, and chop them.

2. Mix the base

In a medium bowl, add:

• diced or mashed avocado

• lemon juice

• (optional) Greek yogurt or mayo
  Mash gently to create a creamy base.

3. Add remaining ingredients

Stir in:

• chopped eggs

• chopped spinach

• green onions (if using)

• garlic powder

• onion powder

• salt & pepper

Mix gently to keep texture chunky.

4. Serve

Enjoy it:

• on whole-grain toast

• in lettuce cups

• in a wrap

• over a salad

• with crackers

• or as a high-protein snack by itself

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Extra Creamy

Add an additional 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo.

✔ High-Protein

Add extra chopped egg whites or serve over cottage cheese.

✔ Low-Carb

Serve in romaine lettuce boats or over a spinach bed.

✔ Zesty

Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a squeeze of lime.

✔ Crunchy

Add diced celery or chopped nuts/seeds.

❓ Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, but it’s best eaten within 24 hours because avocado browns.
Adding lemon juice helps keep it green.

Q2: How do I store leftovers?

Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad to prevent browning.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Q3: Can I replace spinach?

Absolutely! Try:

• kale (finely chopped)

• arugula

• shredded lettuce

• fresh herbs

Q4: Is this recipe keto-friendly?

Yes! It’s naturally low-carb, high-fat, and high-protein.

Q5: How can I make it dairy-free?

Skip the optional Greek yogurt or mayo — avocado alone makes it creamy.