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• Why You Need My Avocado Egg Salad
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Avocado Egg Salad
• Recipe Variations
• Storage Instructions
• Serving Ideas
• More Healthy Avocado Recipes
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Avocado Egg Salad (10-Min Recipe) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

Need a delicious, healthy lunch ? I thought you might! This avocado egg salad recipe is a healthy blend of hard boiled eggs, avocado, and seasonings. I normally make my own homemade mayo for classic egg salad , but for an egg salad without mayo, avocado actually makes a creamy swap that’s just as delicious.

Why You Need My Avocado Egg Salad

• Mexican flavors reminiscent of guacamole
• Creamy texture with some crunch
• Easy to make
• Ready in just 10 minutes (if you have hard boiled eggs on hand)
• Naturally gluten-free, low carb (just 3.2 grams net carbs!), whole30, paleo, and just plain healthy

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my avocado egg salad recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Avocados – To make egg salad without mayo, we’re using avocados as a mayonnaise substitute. Make sure they are ripe, so that they mash nicely to a creamy consistency.
• Lime Juice – Keeps the avocado from browning and adds tangy flavor. Fresh has the best flavor, but bottled lime juice is fine for convenience. In a pinch, lemon juice will also work as a substitute.
• Sea Salt – Adjust to taste.
• Fresh Cilantro – Fresh herbs work best in salads, but technically you can substitute 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dried cilantro in place of the 1/4 cup fresh. If you’re not a cilantro fan, green onions, chives, or even dill or parsley will work.
• Red Onions – They add crunch and flavor! Red onion is a classic pairing with the other flavors in this avocado egg salad, but white or even green onions will also work if that’s what you have on hand. Either way, chop finely so that they incorporate well.
• Celery – Another component that adds crunch. Dice it finely as well.
• Jalapenos – For a little heat! Remove the ribs and seeds for less heat, or leave them in if you like the spice.
• Hard Boiled Eggs – Feel free to hard boil them however you normally do. I recommend my method for easy peel boiled eggs , but you can also make air fryer boiled eggs , or boiled eggs in the oven if you prefer.

How To Make Avocado Egg Salad

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Mash avocado. In a medium to large bowl, use a fork to mash the avocado and lime juice with sea salt, leaving some chunks.
2. Fold in the add-ins. Add cilantro, red onion, celery, and jalapenos, and fold until just combined. Don’t over mix, so you preserve those avocado chunks!
3. Add eggs. Gently fold in hard boiled eggs, mashing the yolks a little. Adjust salt and jalapenos to taste.

1. Garnish. Especially if you’re serving your egg avocado salad plain, I say garnishes are a must! I like to add more egg slices, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and lime slices for squeezing.

Recipe Variations

For a heartier version with even more protein, try these add-ins:

• Bacon – cook bacon using your favorite method (try air fryer bacon , microwave bacon , or oven bacon ), and stir it into the salad.
• Chicken – Stir in shredded chicken, or follow my avocado chicken salad recipe .
• Tuna – Add some white albacore tuna, or use my avocado tuna salad recipe .

Storage Instructions

While avocado egg salad is best made fresh, you can make it 1-2 days in advance if needed, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A better option is to mix up the salad, but don’t add the mashed avocado until right before serving.

FYI: The avocado will turn brown after a day or two (just like guacamole).

While it may not look as appealing, it’s safe to eat. Often times, it’s only brown on the top layer, so you could remove that, or just mix it up and it will be mostly green again.

Serving Ideas

If you want a more fun way to eat it than just a fork, there are plenty of options:

• Sandwich – Make an avocado egg salad sandwich with your favorite bread. (I usually use almond flour bread for a healthy option.)
• Toast – Instead of a soft sandwich, brown your bread in the toaster and spread the salad over it. Serve open-faced with garnishes — cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or even jalapeno slices for extra heat.
• Lettuce Wrap – Serve up the salad in lettuce cups. Iceberg, romaine, and bibb all work well.
• Crackers – Scoop up the salad with my almond flour crackers or your favorite cracker.
• Vegetables – Use sliced cucumber, celery sticks, or mini bell peppers to scoop away.

More Healthy Avocado Recipes

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Avocado Saver – If you love avocado as much as we do, you know you need this avocado saver. It’s the best method for preserving them… that actually works.
• Lime Squeezer – The best way to get lemon and lime juice, fast!
• Egg Chopper – This simple tool quickly and easily chops hard boiled eggs. So convenient!

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 medium Avocados ▢
• 3 tbsp Lime juice ▢
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro ▢
• 3 tbsp Red onion (minced) ▢
• 3 tbsp Celery (finely chopped) ▢
• 1 tbsp Jalapenos (minced; or more to taste) ▢
• 8 large Hard boiled eggs (diced) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Mash the avocado and lime juice together with sea salt, leaving some chunks.
2. Fold in the cilantro, red onion, celery, and jalapenos, until just combined.
3. Gently, fold in the hard boiled eggs, mashing the yolks a little. Adjust salt and jalapenos to taste if needed.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

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• Recipe Reviews

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Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
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Avocado Egg Salad (10-Min Recipe)

You’ll love this easy, creamy, healthy avocado egg salad recipe! You need just 7 simple ingredients and 10 minutes (and no mayo).

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/avocado-egg-salad-recipe/

Ingredients

• 2 medium Avocados
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp Red onion (minced)
• 3 tbsp Celery (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Jalapenos (minced; or more to taste)
• 8 large Hard boiled eggs (diced)

Instructions

1. Mash the avocado and lime juice together with sea salt, leaving some chunks.
2. Fold in the cilantro, red onion, celery, and jalapenos, until just combined.
3. Gently, fold in the hard boiled eggs, mashing the yolks a little. Adjust salt and jalapenos to taste if needed.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Spring Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)