Description
This Workout Egg Avocado Salad is a nutritious and delicious recipe perfect for a post-workout meal or a healthy snack. Featuring boiled eggs combined with creamy avocados, fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, all dressed with lime juice and olive oil, this salad is packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors. Quick to prepare in just under 30 minutes, it offers a fresh and satisfying way to fuel your body.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Avocado Mixture
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with water until fully submerged. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the eggs off the heat: Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit, covered, for 10-12 minutes to cook through.
- Prepare the avocado mixture: While the eggs cook, halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado slightly, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Add vegetables and herbs: Add the finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro into the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- Make the dressing: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the avocado mixture, then gently combine all ingredients to distribute flavors evenly.
- Cool and peel the eggs: Drain the hot water from the eggs and transfer them to an ice water bath for about 5 minutes to cool and make peeling easier.
- Chop and add eggs: Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped eggs to the avocado mixture.
- Season and finish: Season the salad with salt, pepper, and if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Gently toss everything together until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Using an ice water bath after boiling makes peeling eggs much easier.
- Adjust the lime juice and olive oil to taste for a tangier or richer salad.
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or beans if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg avocado salad, post-workout salad, healthy egg salad, avocado recipes, protein-rich salad, quick salad recipe
