This is NOT your average egg salad! This Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich is creamy, fresh, and completely addicting! Avocado makes a delicious and nutritious swap for the mayo. Use chickpeas instead of egg for an amazing vegan option (we included the recipe… keep reading).

If you haven’t tried avocado egg salad then now is the time! A simple nutrient rich ingredient such as avocado with the some fresh lemon, salt, pepper and dill, does wonders and adds much-needed flavour and zest to the old-school egg salad we know. My grandma used to make egg salad sandwiches for us on the regular. Such an old-fashioned sandwich that reminds me of her and those hard working beautiful hands, always feeding a crowd.

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How To Make A Healthier Egg Salad

A typical egg salad is made up of boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard and sometimes herbs or onion. A quick swap out of the mayo with avocado and get all the same creaminess! I also love adding freshness (something that is sometimes missing form a traditional egg salad) with lemon juice. You can of course, opt to also enjoy this in lettuce wraps and skip the bread all together should you wish!

Health Benefits of Avocados

Avocados are actually a fruit and are a rich source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, vitamin K and folate If you want to geek out like me and learn all about the health benefits of avocados, you can learn more here.

Serve your sandwich on your favourite bread (wholegrain suggested – make it open faced if you wish), some crisp lettuce, tomato slices if desired and an extra pickle on the site if you fancy.

How To Make A Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

Seriously friends – this Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich tasted as good if not better with chickpeas instead of eggs! This simple switch, means great protein, crunchier texture, and all the same great flavours. Welcome to your new favourite vegan sandwich.

Family-Friendly Lunch Ideas

This recipe is a great kid-friendly lunch idea that spices up a traditional recipe and makes it a healthier and fresher! I know it is hard to always think of new recipes and ideas and it’s easy to fall into a rut, especially with lunches. See 50 Healthy Ideas for School Lunches here!

Recipes Using Avocados

I’m crazy for avocados (even when it’s impossible to find a ripe one!). One of my favourite selling points is how versatile they are. You can add them into baking, cooking, sauces, and smoothies to name a few. I love this Green Goddess Pasta, and fresh Avocado Shrimp Citrus Salad. Or starting my day with a Topical Green Smoothie full of leafy greens and, you guessed it, avocado!

P.S. you HAVE to try a little dash of Everything Bagel Seasoning on this Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich, or even plain avocado toast. A true match in flavour heaven.