Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado and chopped eggs layered with greens on toasted whole grain bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Salad Base

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 8 slices whole grain bread, toasted if desired
10 - 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce leaves
11 - 1 medium tomato, sliced (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool, then peel and chop.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the avocado with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise if using, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
03 - Gently fold in the chopped eggs, chives or green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Lay out the bread slices. Place spinach or lettuce on half the slices, followed by sliced tomato if using.
05 - Spoon the avocado egg salad evenly over the greens, then top with the remaining bread slices.
06 - Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in about 15 minutes and tastes like you actually put in effort.
  • The avocado keeps everything creamy without needing a ton of mayo, so it feels like an upgrade on the usual egg salad.
  • Packed with protein and good fats, this sandwich actually keeps you satisfied until dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the eggs—rushing them in cold water for a minute isn't the same, and you'll end up with that gray-green ring around the yolk.
  • The lemon juice does more than flavor; it prevents the avocado from turning brown, so add it immediately after mashing.
03 -
  • Buy avocados slightly under-ripe and let them sit on your counter for a day—they'll be perfect when you need them, and you'll avoid that mealy texture.
  • Taste the filling before you assemble; this is where you catch if it needs more lemon, salt, or mustard.
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