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Spicy Avocado Egg Salad

Spicy Avocado Egg Salad: A Creamy, Low-Carb Lunch Delight

Enjoy this Spicy Avocado Egg Salad, a quick, creamy, and low-carb lunch option that delights the taste buds.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Eggs hard-boiled
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 2 cups Arugula or mixed greens

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Avocado Egg Salad
  1. Place 4 large eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a rolling boil. Cover and let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Drain hot water and fill the pot with cold water for 5 minutes to cool the eggs.
  3. Mash 1 ripe avocado in a mixing bowl until chunky. Add diced celery, chopped scallions, mayonnaise, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and kosher salt. Mix well.
  4. Chop the cooled eggs and gently fold them into the avocado mixture. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Serve over arugula or on whole-grain toast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a smoother salad, use very ripe avocados and mash thoroughly. Serve immediately to prevent browning.

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