Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches
45 min.
6
442kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and refreshing lunch option that’s both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than these Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches! Perfect for vegetarians and those who prefer dairy-free options, this recipe combines the creamy richness of hard-boiled eggs with the exotic warmth of curry powder, creating a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious sandwiches, serving six people with each bite delivering a satisfying texture and a burst of flavor. The addition of dried currants adds a touch of sweetness, while the fresh cilantro and green onion provide bright and zesty notes. With toasted white bread as the base, each sandwich is perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, making them an ideal choice for lunch, a main course, or even for a light dinner.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering with friends, preparing a picnic, or simply treating yourself to something special, these Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches are sure to impress. Each sandwich offers a balance of protein, fats, and carbs, making it not only delicious but also nutritionally wholesome. Get ready to enjoy a delightful meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • 12 slices country bread white home-style toasted
  • small cucumber peeled seeded
  • 2.8 teaspoons curry powder 
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • large green onion finely chopped
  • 12  hardboiled eggs peeled halved
  • 0.5 cup plus additional mayonnaise 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Scoop egg yolks into large bowl; mash well with fork. Finely chop egg whites; add to yolks.
  2. Mix in currants, green onion, and cilantro.
  3. Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise and curry powder in small bowl; stir into egg mixture.
  4. Mix in more mayonnaise by tablespoonfuls if salad is dry. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  5. Thinly slice cucumber crosswise into half-rounds.
  6. Place slices on paper towels to drain. Arrange toast on work surface; spread each toast slice with mayonnaise. Divide salad among 6 toast slices; top each with cucumber slices and second toast slice.
  7. Cut sandwiches in half; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein16.44%
Fat54.5%
Carbs29.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.96
Glycemic Load
18.81
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.188261032104%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:441.84kcal
22.09%
Fat:26.56g
40.86%
Saturated Fat:5.89g
36.82%
Carbohydrates:31.86g
10.62%
Net Carbohydrates:29.84g
10.85%
Sugar:8.12g
9.02%
Cholesterol:380.84mg
126.95%
Sodium:485.34mg
21.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.03g
36.06%
Selenium:43.08µg
61.54%
Vitamin K:42.87µg
40.83%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
38.69%
Folate:108.88µg
27.22%
Phosphorus:248.69mg
24.87%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.92%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.86%
Iron:3.42mg
18.97%
Vitamin B12:1.13µg
18.87%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.68%
Calcium:173.43mg
17.34%
Vitamin D:2.24µg
14.92%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.3%
Vitamin B3:2.61mg
13.03%
Vitamin A:615.55IU
12.31%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.93%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.65%
Potassium:297.01mg
8.49%
Fiber:2.01g
8.06%
Magnesium:32.2mg
8.05%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Vitamin C:2.05mg
2.48%
Source:Epicurious