Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado

Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado is a popular, low-carb dish where a creamy egg salad mixture is scooped into the hollow of a halved, ripe avocado. It typically features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings like chives or paprika. While its exact origins are hard to pinpoint, it's a staple in modern American health-conscious and keto-friendly cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in healthy fats and protein while being very low in carbohydrates. It's an excellent source of choline from the eggs and potassium from the avocado, with a typical serving providing around 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	7 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	320 mg
Potassium	485 mg
Vitamin K	21 mcg
Folate	81 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Vitamin D	1.1 mcg
Choline	147 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 stuffed avocado half (about 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination creates a complete protein and provides a unique texture contrast between the creamy avocado and the chunky egg salad. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of using a whole food (avocado) as both a vessel and a key nutrient source, replacing traditional bread or crackers.