Avocado egg salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic egg salad sandwich. This open-faced sandwich features a creamy and flavorful avocado-egg salad mixture, served on top of toasted whole-wheat bread and garnished with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of paprika. The avocado adds a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats, while the egg provides protein and a savory flavor. This open-faced sandwich is a perfect light lunch or snack, and it's also a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.
The article also includes a recipe for a classic egg salad sandwich, as well as a vegetarian egg salad sandwich made with mashed chickpeas instead of eggs. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a healthy and satisfying snack, these avocado egg salad open-faced sandwiches are sure to hit the spot.
AVOCADO & EGG SALAD OPEN FACED SANDWICH
When I was a kid, my mom would make open faced tuna salad, tomato with a slice of American cheese broiled on an English muffin. Since I didn't like tuna salad or tomatoes, she always made me an egg salad & cheese. My adult taste buds have evolved, and I modified the recipe for dinner tonight, and was thrilled with the result.
Provided by karen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To hard boil eggs, place eggs in pot of water with the water level just slightly above the eggs. Bring water to a boil and boil for 12 minutes.
- Drain water from pot, and refill with cold water. Crack eggs by lightly tapping on the side of the sink and peel under running cold water.
- Use egg slicer to make egg slices, then turn the slices 90 degrees and slice again, mincing the eggs. If you don't have an egg slicer, you can mash with a fork.
- Combine eggs with just enough mayonnaise to get all of the eggs wet. Adjust the mayonnaise amount as needed.
- Add dash of salt to eggs and mix.
- At this point, the egg salad can be refrigerated in a sealed carton to be used for the sandwich later, or the sandwich can be made with the warm egg salad.
- To assemble, place half of the egg salad on each half of the hamburger bun or English muffin.
- Slice the avocado into small slices and place on top of egg salad.
- Cover with cheese.
- Place open faced sandwiches on a pie plate or small low sided pan.
- Broil on top rack in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges of the bread are lightly browned. Watch it carefully so that the bread does not burn.
- NOTE: The egg salad is best with regular mayo, not light mayo. If you are going to eat the egg salad cold instead of broiling it, the taste is much better the day after making it. Seal in a carton and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.
AVOCADO EGG SALAD SANDWICHES
Lighten up classic egg salad by swapping in creamy avocado instead of using mayonnaise. Sandwich it between toasted whole-wheat bread and you've got an easy, packable lunch ready for work or school.
Provided by Carolyn Casner
Categories Healthy Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Scoop the flesh from the avocado half into a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and oil; mash until mostly smooth. Add chopped eggs, celery, chives, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Divide the mixture between 2 slices of toast. Top each with a piece of lettuce and another slice of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 246.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 642.2 mg, Sugar 4 g
EGG & AVOCADO OPEN SANDWICH
Give your lunch box a moreish makeover - take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Lunch, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a medium pan of water to the boil. Add the eggs and cook for 8-9 mins until hard-boiled. Meanwhile, halve the avocado and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lime juice, season well and mash with a fork.
- When the eggs are cooked, run under cold water for 2 mins before removing the shells. Spread the avocado on the rye bread. Slice the eggs into thin rounds and place on top of the avocado. Drizzle some chilli sauce over the eggs, scatter the cress on top and add a good grinding of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
EGG SALAD AND AVOCADO SANDWICHES
This twist on the classic comes together incredibly fast while the addition of avocado adds healthy fat and body to an already delicious sandwich. You can use any kind of bread you want, but my recipe calls for a buttery, flaky croissant - that way it can be served for lunch or at happy hour.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soft-boil the eggs: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower each egg into the boiling water with a large spoon. Immediately set a timer for 6 minutes 30 seconds. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When the timer goes off, drain the eggs and submerge them in the ice bath until cooled. Peel the eggs and transfer to a medium bowl.
- While the eggs cook, toast the croissants: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the croissants split-side down in a single layer and cook until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Make the egg salad: Break the eggs into smaller pieces with a large spoon. Add the avocado, mayonnaise, chives, hot sauce, and smoked paprika and gently mix until combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Fill the croissants with the egg salad and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados. Ripe avocados are creamier and have a richer flavor, making them ideal for egg salad.
- Mash the avocados with a fork, not a food processor. Mashing the avocados with a fork will give you a chunky texture, which is more desirable than a smooth texture.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is one of the main ingredients in egg salad, so it's important to use a high-quality brand.
- Season the egg salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste until you reach the desired flavor.
- Serve the egg salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Egg salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Avocado egg salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional egg salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it can be served on sandwiches, salads, or crackers. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, avocado egg salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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