Avocado Egg Salad (No Mayo) (2024)

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This Avocado Egg Salad recipe is every bit as delicious as traditional egg salad, but it’s made with avocado instead of mayonnaise. If you’re looking for a healthy egg salad recipe, this is it! Put it onyour list to make alongwith this healthy tuna salad recipe.

This has been one of my favorite recipes for years! This recipe was originally published in 2011. I’ve added some updated photos. I hope you try this and love it as much as I do!

You aren’t afraid of eggs, are you? The poor egg had a bad reputation for a long time. So-called health experts pointed their fingers at eggs as a contributor to high cholesterol and heart disease, and eggs remained on the “bad list.”

Once you’re a food on the bad list, it’s hard to get off. People hold onto those beliefs, and letting go can be difficult.
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The truth is, eggs are nutritional superstars. The most recent studies show that regular consumption of eggs does not correlate with an increased chance of high cholesterol or heart disease.

It’s now known that actual cholesterol in food is not the biggest contributor to high cholesterol. Actually, trans fats, which you find in most processed foods, have a much bigger effect on blood cholesterol levels.Eggs are an excellent source of protein, fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and a wide range of minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, and selenium. And before you go and let your yolk go down the drain, remember that the majority of these nutrients are concentrated in that little yellow center.

Check out the chart below which shows where the nutrients of an egg can be found. Pay attention to the vitamins at the bottom of the chart. (That’s right–they’re all found in the yolk!)

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If you don’t include the yolk, you’re cutting out half the protein, 90% of the calcium, 93% of the iron, 96% of the B6, 95% of the folate, 91% of the B12, and all of the carotenoids, DHA (essential fatty acid), and vitamins A, E, D, and K!

And for what? To eliminate the cholesterol and 4 grams of fat? No way! Eat that yolk.

Now that I’ve got that off of my chest, we can get right to the recipe.Avocado Egg Salad (No Mayo) (5) Since I was a kid, I’ve loved egg salad. I love it the traditional way loaded with mayo, but made this version with avocado for a few reasons.

First, nutritionally speaking, avocados stack up a whole lot better than mayonnaise does. Second, I have a two-year-old who loves avocado sandwiches, but is afraid of eggs these days.

Meghan used to eat cheese omelets 4 times a week. Now, there is only about a 50% chance that she’ll eat it once a week. I thought if I paired the eggs with something familiar, mashed avocado, she just might go for it. Did you see all those vitamins and minerals in the chart? I want her to eat eggs!

How toMake Healthy Avocado Egg Salad


So avocado egg salad it was, and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I enjoy regular egg salad, but I did. If you don’t like mayonnaise, this is a perfect compromise to give a try. You won’t be sorry.

Recipe Ingredients-What You Need

It just takes a few simple ingredients you probably already have!

You can serve this as a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce. Either way is delicious!

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I love making salads with avocado. If you’re digging this idea, give this Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad a try!

If you make this, or any Happy Healthy Mama recipe, I would LOVE to see! Snap a picture and share it on the Happy Healthy Mama Facebook page or on your Instagram and tag me @happyhealthymama. Giving a star rating below is also very helpful!

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  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Description

No mayo? No problem! This Avocado Egg Salad recipe is perfect without any mayonnaise at all.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1/2 of a large avocado
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon country dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (not pictured)
  • 1 (scant) tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped (not pictured)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado well.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  3. Serve on your favorite bread, in a wrap, or on top of a bed of lettuce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 199
  • Sugar: 1
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 10

I served Meghan this sandwich with some baked sweet potato chips.

I wish I could say she gobbled it up and it’s her new favorite sandwich. Unfortunately with Meghan, warming up to new things takes time, even with the familiarity of the avocado. (Remember the green grilled cheese that she wouldn’t try at first and then decided she loved?)

I’ll keep offering this to her and I believe that soon she’ll like it as much as her mom. Update: Nope. She doesn’t like egg salad. She is now 8 years old, and while she doesn’t like egg salad, she does like hard boiled eggs! 🙂

Avocado Egg Salad (No Mayo) (2024)

FAQs

How to use avocado instead of mayonnaise? ›

Avocado also contains half the fat (4.5g to 9g) and is cholesterol free. To substitute an avocado for mayonnaise, cut a ripe avocado into cubes then mash it well using a fork or the back of a spoon. Then, use anywhere you would mayo! Try it with tuna sandwiches and potato salad.

Can you eat avocado and egg together? ›

Avocado has a rich yet subtle flavour and a wonderfully creamy texture that pairs beautifully with eggs. Avocados are also high in fibre and contain loads of healthy fats necessary for a nutritious diet.

Is egg and avocado healthy? ›

Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as magnesium, and potassium. They also provide omega-3 fatty acids, lutein and beta carotene. Eggs are a good source of protein, and a great source of important nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B12 and vitamin D.

What does avocado and egg sandwich contain? ›

Quickly layer Swiss cheese, 1 fried egg, Cheddar cheese, 1 fried egg, avocado, and remaining bread slice, butter-side up. Carefully flip sandwich to grill other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove sandwich from skillet and cut in half.

What can I use if I don't like mayonnaise? ›

9 Scrumptious Mayonnaise Substitutes (Including Vegan Options)
  • Sour cream. Sour cream can add a fresh zip of flavor to almost any recipe that calls for mayonnaise. ...
  • Pesto. Pesto is a popular paste-like sauce made from pine nuts, basil, garlic, cheese, and olive oil. ...
  • Greek yogurt. ...
  • Mustard. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Olive oil. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Hummus.
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What not to pair with avocado? ›

The combination you want to stay away from is eating avocados (a fat) with nuts (a protein). The raw fat properties of the avocado have an inhibiting effect of the digestion of the protein in nuts.

What if I ate an avocado every day? ›

A daily dose of avocado is good for your heart. Research has shown that people who eat avocados every day have higher levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Avocados also may be good for your gut biome. But they're high in calories, so stick to recommended serving sizes.

What is best combination with avocado? ›

Add fresh leafy herbs or your favorite herbed sauce: Chopped fresh basil, cilantro, dill or parsley are all good with avocado. So is a drizzle of pesto, zhoug sauce (spicy cilantro sauce), or chimichurri. Put an egg on it: I love to top my avocado toast with a fried egg for extra protein (example here).

Is it OK to eat a banana and avocado everyday? ›

Banana is beneficial for the health in more ways than one, while avocado is a great choice for people on a diet. Now, researchers have found that eating one banana and an avocado a day may prevent hardening of the arteries that can result in heart disease and death.

How to eat eggs and avocado for weight loss? ›

All you need is 2 eggs, half an avocado, some cheese, lettuce and cucumber. Eggs are an ideal keto-friendly food, which is rich in protein and good fats. Avocado is a rich source of heart-healthy fats. Increasing intake of your fats is an essential part of following the keto diet.

Is it safe to eat 2 eggs a day? ›

Although few studies have been conducted on how many eggs are healthy to have on a daily basis, eating 1-2 eggs a day appears to be safe for healthy adults. If you have heart disease, high cholesterol, or diabetes, however, you should watch your overall cholesterol and saturated fat intake.

What cheese goes with avocado? ›

Answer: Any cheese makes a delicious add to avocado toast. Colby Jack cheese, Goat cheese, and cream cheese on avocado toast are some of our favorite combinations.

What is an egg bomb sandwich? ›

One fried egg, two slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a grilled brioche bun.

Is avocado better for you than mayo? ›

Healthier option Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and essential nutrients such as fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and K. On the other hand, mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and calories, which can increase the risk of heart disease and obesity.

What can you mix with avocado to make it taste better? ›

Flavored olive oils like garlic or lemon would also be delicious. Lemon Juice – Use fresh lemon here, not juice purchased in a bottle, which can be quite bitter. Salt and Pepper – I would avoid table salt. Use kosher salt or a flaky sea salt would work well.

How to keep avocado fresh in a sandwich? ›

Wrap sandwiches tightly with clear plastic wrap or butcher paper to prevent air exposure. In wraps, layer avocado slices between other ingredients or coat them with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent direct air contact and browning.

What happens when you mash avocado? ›

Mashing avocados makes them smoother. This is helpful when you want to add avocados to sauces, dips, spreads and even desserts to make them richer and creamier.

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