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    Avocado Egg Salad

    Published: May 27, 2019 · Modified: Apr 4, 2021 by Anna 16 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Avocado Egg Salad - healthy egg salad with avocado, red onion and creamy dill dressing with no mayo! Perfect for sandwiches or as an appetizer.

    This is a healthier version of classic egg salad. It's as easy and delicious, as my Avocado Tuna Salad.

    Overhead shot of egg salad in white bowl.

    This Avocado Egg Salad is my new favorite twist on the classic dish. I added avocados and crunchy red onion and lightened up the dressing by replacing mayonnaise with natural sour cream and lemon juice. Season with dill, salt, pepper and freshly chopped parsley and you have a delicious egg salad for sandwiches, wraps or to serve with baguette slices.

    You can enjoy your favorite egg salad with just a few additions and substitutions and no sacrifice in flavor. Tasty, filling and so easy to make, this salad is bound to become a family favorite.

    Ingredients:

    • hard-boiled eggs
    • avocado
    • red onion
    • sour cream
    • lemon juice
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh dill
    • parsley

    Instructions:

    • Start by chopping hard-boiled eggs, avocados and onions.
    • Make salad dressing in a glass jar.
    • Combine all ingredients before serving.

    Best tips:

    • This egg salad is delicious and perfect for sandwiches or served on baguette slices.
    • My favorite way to cook eggs for egg salad is to use my Instant Pot digital pressure cooker. My 6-minute method works every single time and the eggs peel like a breeze.
    • You can also use celery instead of onion.
    Overhead shot of chopped avocados, red onion and eggs in salad bowl.

    Why this salad is a healthy option?

    • To make the classic egg salad healthier, forget the mayo. You can still have a creamy egg salad without it. Simply use natural sour cream. It is similar in texture to Greek yogurt and as creamy as mayo.
    • Add healthy fat like avocados and red onion for texture and crunch.

    The dressing:

    My favorite way to make a creamy salad dressing without mayonnaise, is to mix natural sour cream with lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and chopped parsley. It is perfect for egg salads, potato salads or as a substitute for store-bought ranch dressing. Simply, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice and and spices and pour over the salad ingredients.

    Overhead shot of creamy dressing in glass bowl.

    More easy salad recipes:

    • Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
    • Dill Pickle Potato Salad
    • Avocado Tuna Salad
    • Best Tuna Salad
    • Carrot Salad

    For more easy salad recipes, browse our Salad category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Overhead shot of egg salad in white bowl.

    Avocado Egg Salad

    Author: Anna
    Healthy egg salad with avocado, red onion and creamy dressing with no mayo! Perfect for sandwiches or as an appetizer.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 hard boiled eggs
    • 2 avocados
    • 1/2 red onion chopped
    • 1/2 cup natural sour cream
    • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 3/4 teaspoons dried or fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Roughly chop hard boiled eggs and place in large mixing bowl. Chop avocados and add to eggs. Add red onion.
    • In a measuring cup, whisk together natural sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and herbs.
    • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir gently to coat.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate in a bowl covered with saran wrap. Make sure each avocado pieces is covered with dressing so they won't brown.
    • Serve as sandwiches, wraps or with baguette slices.

    Notes

    You can use chopped celery instead of red onion in this salad. It adds nice crunchy texture. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 13.6mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This recipe was originally published on March 9th, 2018 and updated on May 27th, 2019.

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    1. April says

      November 20, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      4 stars
      I made this. The sour cream/lemon dressing was very delicious. I’m not sure what you consider a small onion but I did 1/4 of a regular sized onion and it was wayyyy too much. Other than that, quite tasty 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 21, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Thank you, April!

        Reply
    2. Lisa Cowan says

      June 08, 2018 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing!!! But how much of a cup is one serving for the nutrition guide?
      Thanks

      Reply
    3. Ushmana says

      March 14, 2018 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried an egg salad without mayo, let alone with avocado!
      I must honestly say I do not like mayo in my salad, your recipe is a lifesaver for that! Thak you for such an innovative recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:24 am

        That's wonderful! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. carrie says

      March 12, 2018 at 5:56 am

      I am loving the addition of the avocado in this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:26 am

        It's my favorite! 😀

        Reply
    5. Katerina says

      March 11, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Such an incredible egg salad!! I can't wait to try your version!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:26 am

        I hope you love it, Katerina!

        Reply
    6. Krista says

      March 11, 2018 at 10:51 am

      I love this! I am thinking lunch this week!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:26 am

        Yes! I could eat this for lunch every day! 😀

        Reply
    7. Erin says

      March 11, 2018 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious and so easy to make! !

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:26 am

        It really is! Thanks, Erin!

        Reply
    8. Jen says

      March 10, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my boys for lunch and they loved it! We are a bit avocado obsessed and this was so delicious!

      Reply
    9. Michelle says

      March 09, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      Can't tell you how many times I've made egg salad and yet never thought to put avocado in it...

      Reply
    10. Nutmeg Nanny says

      March 09, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      This sounds and looks delicious!

      Reply

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