Egg Salad Avocado Toast
About This Egg Salad Avocado Toast
This Truffled Egg Salad Avocado Toast is the perfect mashup of two of the world’s greatest comfort foods: creamy egg salad and buttery avocado toast. Pan-fried slices of thick crusty bread create the perfect golden, crisp base, while the egg salad is herby, briny, and luxurious from dill, green onion, and chopped capers. Topped with silky avocado and a tiny drizzle of truffle oil… it’s honestly next-level. A simple, elevated brunch that tastes restaurant-worthy but takes minutes to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The egg salad is creamy, herby, tangy, and perfectly seasoned
Pan-fried bread in butter = unmatched crunch and flavor
Avocado adds richness and a silky texture
Optional truffle oil makes it feel fancy instantly
Easy to prep ahead for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner
Works with homemade or store-bought artisan bread
Ingredients You’ll Need
Egg Salad:
Eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onion, dill, capers, celery salt, salt, pepper
Toast Base:
Thick crusty bread (or Jim Lahey’s No Knead Bread)
Butter (for frying)
Avocado
Optional: truffle oil, chives
How to Make It
Mix together the mayo, mustard, green onion, dill, capers, celery salt, and pepper. Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs and season with salt. Pan-fry slices of thick bread in butter until golden and crisp. Smash or layer avocado onto the warm toast, top with a generous scoop of egg salad, and finish with truffle oil and chives if you’re feeling indulgent.
Tips for Success
Cook eggs to your preferred doneness: 8–10 minutes produces creamy, non-chalky yolks.
Chill eggs before chopping: Makes cleaner cuts.
Pan-fry the bread: Butter + skillet = the best texture and flavor.
Salt avocados lightly: Enhances their flavor.
Make it ahead: Egg salad keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.
Upgrade it: Add chili crisp, smoked paprika, or microgreens for variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought bread?
Yes — any thick, crusty artisan loaf works beautifully.
Can I prepare the egg salad ahead of time?
Absolutely. Store it in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Can I skip the truffle oil?
Yes — it’s optional, but a tiny drizzle adds amazing aroma.
Can I make this without butter?
Olive oil works too, but butter gives the best flavor and browning.
How many toasts does this make?
Depends on bread size, but generally 4–6 toasts.
What to Serve With This Toast
A simple green salad
Sliced tomatoes with olive oil + salt
Crispy bacon or smoked salmon
Roasted potatoes or garlic parmesan fries
A latte, iced coffee, or matcha
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Ingredients
4-6 servings
8 large eggs, hard boiled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons dill, chopped
3 tablespoons capers, chopped
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
Salt to taste- I used 1/4 teaspoon
Pepper to taste
1-3 Avocados, thinly sliced
Thick crusty bread, or make Jim Lahey’s No Knead Bread
Butter- to fry the bread in
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, dill, capers, celery salt, and pepper. Fold in eggs and salt to taste.
Butter both sides of however many pieces of bread you are serving and fry them in a medium pan on medium heat until golden brown.
Smash avocado on top of toast, pile egg salad on top & enjoy!
