Description
This easy curried egg salad is creamy and tasty, combining chopped hard boiled eggs with curry powder and crunchy celery. Perfect for egg salad sandwiches, lettuce wraps or served on gluten-free crackers. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop Hard Boiled Eggs: Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- Add Celery & Parsley: Add the chopped celery and parsley.
- Sprinkle Spices: Sprinkle in the curry powder, ground paprika, granulated garlic, ground black pepper and salt.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add Dressing: Add the dressing to the egg mixture and stir well to combine.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Stir again before serving. Serve garnished with extra herbs, in a salad bowl, or on toasted bread.
Notes
Hard-Boiled Eggs: Don’t overcook the eggs – if the eggs are overcooked the texture will be rubbery and the yolks will develop a grey ring. Depending on how creamy or chunky you want the egg salad to be, you can either chop the hard-boiled eggs super finely (for a creamier texture), or chop them into larger pieces (for a chunkier texture).
Celery: Make sure to chop the celery as finely as possible. The point is to add a little crunch, without overpowering the salad.
Lemon Juice: I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Mayonnaise: While most mayonnaises are naturally dairy-free, not all brands are, so if you are lactose-intolerant, make sure to use a dairy-free brand.
Dijon Mustard: I used Dijon mustard, but you can also use yellow mustard, whole grain mustard, or spicy brown mustard if you prefer.
Parsley: I like a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley for a nice contrast of color.
Spices: In addition to curry powder (which is a key ingredient in curried egg salad), I’ve also added ground paprika, granulated garlic, ground black pepper and salt.
Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Because it contains eggs and mayonnaise, keep it chilled and avoid leaving it out at room temperature for extended periods. This curried egg salad does not freeze well, so I don’t recommend freezing it.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chilling Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American



