Avocado Egg Salad - Green Eggs and Ham Sandwich
Try this awesome twist on the classic egg salad: Avocado Egg Salad with Ham. The avocado adds a wonderful flavor to this salad, and the ham adds a nice texture.
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 198kcal
Cost: $1.25 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 eggs hard boiled, cooled, and peeled
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1/2 Hass avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1/2 lime, or use lemon juice)
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or skip for clean keto version)
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (or more to taste)
- salt and pepper, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each to start)
- 0.25 lb ham cubed
- Bread, lettuce, tomato for serving
Instructions
- Dice the hard boiled eggs into small even pieces (about 1/4 - 1/2 inch). Chop the parsley and chives/scallions.
- Combine the avocado half, chopped parsley, chopped scallion, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a large bowl. Mash with a fork or a muddler to make an avocado paste. Stir in mayo, if using.
- Add the chopped egg, chopped ham, and everything bagel seasoning, and mix well. Season with additional salt, pepper, lime juice, mayo, or everything bagel seasoning, if desired. Enjoy in a sandwich, on toast,, lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
Notes
For some more flavor or spice, try adding any of the following:
- Pinch or red pepper flakes, cayenne, or smoked paprika
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Finely diced jalapeno or bell pepper
- Crumbled bacon
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg