Dinner Tonight: Curried Egg Salad with Arugula and Pistachios

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Dinner Tonight: Curried Egg Salad with Arugula and Pistachios
45 min.
2
442kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful and satisfying dish to elevate your lunch or dinner, look no further than this Curried Egg Salad with Arugula and Pistachios. This vegetarian and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to whip up, but it's also packed with flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

The creaminess of the mayonnaise mixed with aromatic curry powder creates a deliciously unique flavor that complements the fresh, peppery bite of baby arugula. Add in the crunchy pistachios, and you have a delightful contrast that makes each bite interesting and enjoyable. This egg salad is a wonderful source of protein, making it a hearty choice for a main course or side dish.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch to energize your day or a sophisticated side dish to impress your guests, this recipe checks all the boxes. With just 45 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking needed, you can have a nutritious meal ready in no time. Enjoy it stuffed in warm pita bread for a satisfying meal or serve it on a bed of greens for a lighter option. Dive into this easy-going yet flavorful dish and discover a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula 
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons pistachios chopped
  •  wholewheat pita breads 
  • servings salt and pepper black

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Add the eggs to medium sized pot saucepot. Cover with water by 3 inches. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a bare simmer. Cook for 12 minutes.
  2. Remove the eggs and place in a large bowl with ice water.
  3. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, curry powder, and pistachios in large bowl. Peel eggs and chop.
  5. Combine with mayonnaise mixture. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Split the pita in half. Stuff some arugula inside each half, then spoon in egg salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein14.51%
Fat67.84%
Carbs17.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
101
Glycemic Load
14.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.648695779883%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.55mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
6.98mg
Quercetin
1.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.02kcal
22.1%
Fat:33.25g
51.16%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.76%
Carbohydrates:19.47g
6.49%
Net Carbohydrates:17.6g
6.4%
Sugar:1.48g
1.65%
Cholesterol:339.12mg
113.04%
Sodium:652.36mg
28.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16g
32.01%
Vitamin K:68.2µg
64.96%
Selenium:28.33µg
40.47%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.37%
Phosphorus:256.17mg
25.62%
Vitamin A:1004.05IU
20.08%
Folate:73.47µg
18.37%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.87%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.35%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.46%
Iron:2.73mg
15.15%
Vitamin E:2.21mg
14.74%
Vitamin B12:0.82µg
13.61%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.54%
Vitamin D:1.82µg
12.11%
Calcium:117.99mg
11.8%
Copper:0.23mg
11.63%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.28%
Magnesium:37.87mg
9.47%
Potassium:319.07mg
9.12%
Fiber:1.87g
7.5%
Vitamin C:3.48mg
4.21%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.21%