Curried Egg Salad
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Updated Jun 22, 2022
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Curried egg salad takes a flavorful, spiced spin on this classic dish. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy, with a hint of warm curry spices.
Curry might be one of my favorite spices for adding a depth of flavor – such as my coconut curry chicken. But instead of turning it into a thick sauce, I’m using it to kick up my classic egg salad up a notch.
If you’ve tried my egg salad before, you know what I’m talking about. It’s perfectly chunky and loaded with fresh ingredients. But with a few veggie swaps and just one teaspoon of curry powder, it transforms this dish into a rich, warm, and savory one.
Curried Egg Salad Ingredients
This is such an easy recipe. All you need are a few basic pantry staples you might already have.
- Eggs: Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs give that trademark chunky texture.
- Green Onion: Use both the green and white parts of the green onion.
- Grated Carrots: A great way to sneak in extra veggies and it pairs well with the curry powder.
- Curry Powder: This blend of eleven spices adds earthy depth and a beautiful golden color.
- Mayonnaise: Egg salads are meant to be creamy and mayonnaise pulls it all together.
- Parsley: A bit of parsley adds a pop of green and fresh flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Just a little sprinkle is all you need for extra seasoning.
Ingredient swap: If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, give this a try with Greek yogurt. It’s a delicious, creamy alternative!
Cook The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Since the bulk of this recipe is undoubtedly eggs, you really want to make the perfect batch of hard boiled eggs. I’ve talked about how to make the perfect boiled egg before, but here a few things to look out for:
- You’ll want to cook your eggs between 12-14 minutes. Make sure your eggs are not too hard or soft.
- You don’t want the green tinge around your egg yolk. If you get this, it likely means your eggs were overcooked.
How To Make Curried Egg Salad
With just a little bit of prep work and chopping, this recipe comes together quickly. That makes it a wonderful and healthy staple lunch recipe!
Prep The Eggs
Be mindful that you’ll need time to let your eggs cool. So hard boil them ahead of time before you start mixing all the ingredients together. Once they’re cooled, slice the eggs into pieces (but not too small).
Mix All The Ingredients
Add the eggs, carrots, green onion, mayonnaise, curry powder, salt and pepper to a bowl. Then give everything a good stir until it’s creamy and mixed together.
Garnish
Add a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of green and that fresh, herb flavor. It’s as easy as that!
Ways To Serve This
Just like my versatile hummus recipe, there’s so many ways to use this egg salad. Here’s a few of my favorite options:
- Straight up. Simply eat it on its own out of a bowl (yes, I’m guilty of doing this).
- Side dish. This will taste great alongside salmon or crispy chicken thighs for a complete meal.
- Flatbread. Top it on my falafel flatbread, along with a sprinkle of microgreens for a vibrant, hearty meal.
- Wrap it up. Use tortillas, collared greens or large butter lettuce leaves to turn it into a wrap.
- Make a sandwich. Place it on paleo zucchini bread with a handful of spinach leaves to make a classic egg salad sandwich, with a kick!
Storing Options
To store: While this recipe tastes best when it’s freshly made, you can store it in the fridge in a container for up to 3-4 days. Just make sure that you don’t leave this out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Otherwise, it will start to go bad.
To meal prep: This is also a great make-ahead recipe that can be eaten straight out of the fridge.
More Easy And Healthy Egg Recipes
Eggs are no doubt a staple in my house. They’re versatile, easy to use, and create some of the best healthy recipes. Here are a few of my favorites.
Curried Egg Salad
Description
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, or more for extra creaminess
- 1/2 cup grated carrot, from one small carrot
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbs chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Then turn the heat to low so there's no bubbles. Use a skimmer to slowly and gently place the eggs in the pot. Turn the heat back to high and boil the eggs for 12-14 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice water bath for a few minutes to stop the cooking process and cool.
- Once your eggs are cool to touch, peel and discard the eggs shells.
- Cut the hard boiled eggs to your desired size (I prefer chunky).
- Add the eggs, mayonnaise, grated carrots, green onion, curry powder, salt and pepper to bowl and stir all ingredients together. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve on its own or in a wrap or sandwich and enjoy!
Lisa's Tips
- To store: While this recipe tastes best when it's freshly made, you can store it in the fridge in a container for up to 3-4 days. Just make sure that you don't leave this out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Otherwise, it will start to go bad.
- To meal prep: This is also a great make-ahead recipe that can be eaten straight out of the fridge.
- The eggs may crack if you introduce cold eggs straight to the boiling hot water. So I leave my eggs out prior to boiling, or run them under lukewarm water for a few seconds, as well as turn off the boil right before you introduce the eggs.
- I use a skimmer to introduce the eggs to boiling water so they don't slam into the bottom of the pan and crack. You can see more tips on how to make hard boiled eggs here.
- If you're not a fan of mayonnaise, give this a try with Greek yogurt. It's just as delicious!
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I’m not a fan of egg salad but I make this recipe frequently. I would have never thought to pair curry with egg salad!! Brilliant flavor combination. I used Lisa’s mayo recipe with this and it’s devine. Even my kiddo loves it.
Hi Kelly – The curry definitely gives a typical egg salad a huge flavor boost! Happy to hear you and your kiddo loves it :)
I made this for a party and it turned out great, really tasty. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi there – I’m glad this curried egg salad was a hit!
Made this for lunch meal prep today. Turned out really good! The carrot adds a nice sweetness. I also added celery and a bit of Dijon mustard. Had it on a butter croissant with baby spinach leaves as a bread barrier. Will absolutely be making again, easy and yummy!
Hi Sam – Happy to hear you love the curried egg salad!
Really, really easy, and tasty as well. I used a retail mayo and next time will make my own
Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious!!!
Thanks Susan!
Delicious and very versatile. I only had three eggs so I added a can of (high quality) tuna. I loved the addition of curry, it added unexpected flavor. I definitely will be making this again.
Love the addition of tuna to this recipe. Sounds like extra deliciousness!
If you want a hard boiled eggs without the dark ring burn, use a steamer, 11 minutes and steam as little or many as you can fit because they come out perfect.
I have no Idea why it is so but it works and the peel is so much easier.
This is a great Recipe and I cannot fault it,
My favorite thing on crunchy Bread.
This is such a simple recipe, and yet one of the tastiest curried eggs I’ve had. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not normally a “reviewer” but darn this is good! Thank you-
Glad you enjoyed this curried egg salad Paulina!
Delish and awesome for this week’s meal prep. Kicking myself for not doubling the recipe ;)
Glad you enjoyed this curried egg salad Courtney :)
I put raw eggs into my 1700 w air fryer for 18 mins at 250 degrees. Ice bath for 5 mins. Perfectly cooked eggs every time! My husband loved this egg salad (I don’t like eggs)!! I will def be making this for him again.
Glad he enjoyed this egg salad Vanessa!
I prepare this salad ones every week! My hole family love it! Delicious!
It deliciously and usefully.Will make attempt prepare.
Love the recipe! Flavors are great together and of course I used your recipe for a homemade mayo. I added about a teaspoon of “clean” relish for extra twist which turned out to be perfect. Thank you!
Glad this curried egg salad was a success! :)
I’m making this today!!! I’m excited beyond comprehension x)
Wonderful! Can’t wait to see how you like it :)
I love curry and your other egg salad recipe, so was happy to try this one out for lunch. I love the variety of ingredients and again this is a very easy and tasty salad. I ate it with your seeded crackers and topped it of with some rocket salad. My husband had a leftover pasta dish for lunch and gave my lunch a jealous look. Luckily there is enough left for the both of us for tomorrow ;-)
So glad you enjoyed this variation Babette!
Absolutely delicious salad! I added a teaspoon of mango chutney and red onion.
Adding mango chutney sounds great! :)
For some strange reason there’s no video option for this recipe anymore. Pretty certain there was previously. I checked a couple of other recipes and the videos are still there.
Hi Craig- I actually don’t have a video for this recipe yet!
What a great spin to make egg salad new! Thank you for a great recipe!
Of course! Can’t wait for you to try this spiced version!
I love your recipe for this egg salad, and I am planning to make it tomorrow. Is sounds delicious and seems easy to make too. I love the way you serve it. :)
Hi Irina- Thanks so much! Can’t wait for you to try it.
This recipe was so simple to make but had TONS of flavor!! Love the idea of combining curry with a traditional egg salad – that’ll be my go-to combination from now on!
Hi Anjali- Happy to hear this flavor was a success! Definitely a way to spice up your egg salad :)
This lovely curried egg salad made such a tasty lunch, and brought me back to my childhood – something my nanna used to make. So tasty :)
It’s always the best when a recipe brings back a sense of nostalgia :)
Loved this twist on egg salad – have been having it on repeat! Thank you!
Definitely one to enjoy if you love curry spices!
Genius!!!