🥗 Avocado & Hard-Boiled Egg Green Salad
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Salad:
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3 large eggs
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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3 cups fresh baby spinach (or mixed greens)
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2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped
Dressing:
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
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1 small garlic clove, finely minced (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Hard-Boil the Eggs
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water
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Bring to a boil, then cover and turn off heat
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Let sit 10–12 minutes
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Transfer to ice water, peel, and slice into halves or quarters
2️⃣ Prep the Vegetables
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Wash and dry spinach thoroughly
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Dice avocados into bite-size cubes
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Thinly slice red onion
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Chop herbs
💡 Tip: Toss avocado with a few drops of lemon to prevent browning
3️⃣ Make the Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together:
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Garlic (if using)
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Salt & pepper
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Taste and adjust acidity or seasoning
4️⃣ Assemble the Salad
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In a large bowl, add spinach, onion, and herbs
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Gently fold in avocado
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Add sliced eggs on top
5️⃣ Dress & Finish
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Drizzle dressing over salad
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Toss very gently to avoid breaking avocado
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Finish with extra cracked black pepper
✨ Optional Add-Ins
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Cherry tomatoes
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Feta or goat cheese
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Toasted pumpkin seeds or almonds
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Dijon mustard (½ tsp) in the dressing
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Chili flakes for heat 🌶️
🥑 Why This Salad Is So Good
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Creamy: avocado + egg yolk
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Fresh: lemon & greens
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Filling: high protein, healthy fats
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Naturally low-carb & gluten-free
