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Close-up of a fresh avocado egg salad sandwich on a toasted bun, garnished with fresh dill and red pepper flakes.

Vibrant Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad

This Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad is a fresh, flavorful twist on a classic, packed with creamy avocado, briny olives, tangy feta, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or a delicious side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • 6 large eggs cold
For the Salad
  • 2 medium ripe avocados pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced (about 1/2 a small cucumber)
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped, or fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Ice Bath
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or Potato Masher

Method
 

Prepare the Eggs
  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let stand for 9-10 minutes for firm but not rubbery yolks.
  2. While eggs are resting, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water. Once the 9-10 minutes are up, carefully transfer the eggs from the hot water to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them cool completely for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
  3. Once cooled, peel the eggs under cool running water or in the ice bath for ease. Coarsely chop the hard-boiled eggs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Assemble the Salad
  1. To the bowl with the chopped eggs, add the diced avocados, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. Add the chopped fresh dill (or parsley), fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to over-mash the avocado if you prefer a chunkier texture. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately as is, or with pita bread, crackers, on a bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich filling.

Notes

For best results, consume the egg salad within 1-2 days as avocado tends to brown. The lemon juice helps to slow this process. If making ahead, add the avocado and lemon juice just before serving for the freshest appearance.