Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad (Printer-friendly)

Creamy avocado meets perfectly cooked eggs in this vibrant Mediterranean-style salad with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 large ripe avocado
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

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and chop the eggs.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and parsley.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring the avocado remains chunky.
05 - Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing strikes that perfect tangy bright balance that wakes up your palate without overpowering the delicate ingredients
  • You can throw it together in under half an hour but it tastes like something from a sunny Greek taverna
02 -
  • The ice bath step is non negotiable if you want eggs that peel cleanly and have that perfect tender yolk texture
  • This salad is best served within two hours of tossing because the avocado continues to break down and the vegetables lose their crunch
03 -
  • Use a sharp chefs knife to dice the avocado and you will get cleaner cuts that hold their shape better
  • Chill your serving bowl for ten minutes before adding the salad to keep everything refreshingly cool longer

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