Hard boil 8 eggs using your preferred method. Stovetop: place eggs in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 minutes. Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
Peel the cooled eggs and dice them into small bite-sized pieces. For a faster method, press each peeled egg through a roasting rack or fine grate set over a medium bowl.
To the bowl with the diced eggs, add 1/2 large ripe avocado, 1/3 cup yogurt or cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon and add the zest from that same lemon. Mix everything together with a spatula until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.