Avocado Egg Salad on Cucumber Rounds
A creamy, protein-packed egg and avocado salad served over crunchy cucumber slices. This quick, low-carb snack is deeply nourishing and endlessly customizable.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep Ahead: Boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week. Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs keep in the fridge for up to 7 days, making this snack come together in under five minutes when you're hungry.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Peel the hard-boiled eggs and place them…
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Peel the hard-boiled eggs and place them…
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and place them in a medium bowl.
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Scoop the avocado into the bowl
Scoop the avocado into the bowl. Add the sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice or hot sauce.
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Mash the eggs and avocado together with…
Mash the eggs and avocado together with a fork until thoroughly combined but still slightly chunky.
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Slice the cucumber into sturdy rounds
Slice the cucumber into sturdy rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
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Spoon the avocado egg salad evenly onto…
Spoon the avocado egg salad evenly onto the cucumber slices and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Prep Ahead
Prep Ahead: Boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week. Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs keep in the fridge for up to 7 days, making this snack come together in under five minutes when you're hungry.
Prevent Browning
Prevent Browning: If making the mash a few hours before eating, press a piece of plastic wrap or beeswax wrap directly against the surface of the mixture to stop the avocado from oxidizing.
Flavor Boost
Flavor Boost: This base is highly customizable. Try topping the finished cucumber bites with a sprinkle of smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, or your favorite everything bagel seasoning.
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