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Quick fix: Avocado and egg salad recipe

It is loaded with healthy fats, proteins and calcium

In Summary

•Ensure you use whole grain bread for the recipe as a healthier option.

•Served as a salad in sandwiches, buns or wraps, this avocado egg salad is creamy, flavorful and very easy to make.

Avocado salad with eggs
Avocado salad with eggs
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Served as a salad in sandwiches, added in buns or wraps, this avocado egg salad is creamy, flavorful, and very easy to make.

This is a dish that can be prepared for your kids on crazy weekends or as a snack.

Ensure you use whole grain bread for the recipe as a healthier option.

It is rich in healthy fats, proteins, and calcium.

Ingredients

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yoghurt
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • chopped chives for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the shells from the hardboiled eggs, then separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.

Step 2

Using a medium bowl, mash the avocado then add in the yolks. Mash until combined.

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise or yoghurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and paprika to the avocado/yolk mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4

Chop the egg whites then add minced onion to the avocado/yolk mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over lettuce/ tomatoes, as egg salad sandwiches.

Enjoy!

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