Recipe Description:
Whip up a batch of this simple egg salad for quick and easy lunchbox assembly with the kids! This finger food favorite is made creamy with avocado instead of mayo and sandwiched between whole wheat bread– sure to become a nutritious back-to-school favorite.
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: 1/4 cup egg salad and 2 slices of bread
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- For assembly: 2 slices of whole wheat bread per serving
Instructions:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Chop eggs and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in the eggs, parsley (if using), lemon juice and salt.
- Spread between whole wheat bread, then slice as desired into bite-sized sandwiches
Notes & Tips:
Serving suggestion:
Alternatively, try rolling into a flour tortilla and slicing into bite-sized pinwheels that can be held together side-by-side in a lunchbox container.
Prepared avocado egg salad can be stored sealed in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Let the kids join in the fun!
They can help assemble the sandwiches.
Alternatively, try rolling into a flour tortilla and slicing into bite-sized pinwheels that can be held together side-by-side in a lunchbox container.
Prepared avocado egg salad can be stored sealed in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Let the kids join in the fun!
They can help assemble the sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (202g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 20g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | - | |
| Cholesterol 250mg | 83% | |
| Sodium 470mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 17g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D 1.4mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium 140mg | 10% | |
| Iron 3mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 620mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 140mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E 3.7mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin K 20mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.5mg | 40% | |
| Niacin 4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.5mg | 25% | |
| Folate 125mcg DFE | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.6mcg | 25% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 2.5mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus 290mg | 25% | |
| Magnesium 70mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 2.4mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 35mcg | 60% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 1.3mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
