Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt | Cookin' Canuck (2024)

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This light egg salad recipe gets an extra punch of flavor from a dash of curry powder. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. 84 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Soft white bread, lots of mayo and egg salad tucked inside...with the crusts cut off. That is my mum's dream version of an egg salad sandwich. And who can blame her? That sounds pretty darn good.

But in the spirit of lightening things up and looking to the season of bathing suits and pool parties, I made a few changes.

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Let's start with the white bread. This one is up to you and there are plenty of options. You could serve the light egg salad on whole wheat bread or fiber-filled crackers, such as Wasa. Or avoid the carbs altogether and spread the mixture on cucumber slices (mmm...that would make a good appetizer, too), stalks of celery or on a bed of spinach.

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Okay, now I'm the first to admit that I love the taste of mayo. Always have...always will. And I know that replacing it with Greek yogurt doesn't fully make up for the omission. That's where the curry powder comes in.

Spices and herbs are such an integral part of healthy cooking. Much of what is lost by omitting fat can be made up for with the natural flavors of herbs and spices. That's exactly what curry powder does in this case.

Whip up a batch of hard-boiled eggs on the weekend, you'll be able to throw this salad together in 10 minutes during the week. Light and easy!

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Mom on Timeout's Tuna & Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt

This light egg salad recipe gets an extra punch of flavor from a dash of curry powder. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. 84 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Entrees, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 83.6kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 green onion green section only, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Place the chopped hard-boiled eggs in a medium-sized bowl.

  • Add the celery, green onion, Greek yogurt, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

  • Serve on bread, crackers, cucumber slices or celery stalks.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 0 (Freestyle SmartPoints)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Cup + 1 Tablespoon | Calories: 83.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 4.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 186.6mg | Sodium: 376.5mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.8g

Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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  1. Jamee Hubbard

    Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt | Cookin' Canuck (12)
    Thank you for the recipe! I've been in weight watchers 2 month now and was looking for a light version of my favorite restaurant's curry egg salad. Your recipe is super good. A batch was enough for breakfast and lunch, eaten alone or on a lettuce leaf, so it was perfect to make before work.

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  2. Kirsten

    Dara,
    I love egg salad as a 'there's nothing in the fridge to eat' type comfort food--and I like it best slightly warm.
    I'd be all over this salad, with the hit of curry powder. You're giving me ideas for layered summer salads--this atop a bed of chopped cukes, zukes, carrots and tomatoes?
    Yum!

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  3. KalynsKitchen

    What a great way to use leftover Easter Eggs!

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  4. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

    This is a great idea for a healthy and tasty lunch and I enjoyed your tips, too, especially the one about adding curry to take away the disappointment, if you like, of the yoghurt not being mayonnaise. I love that!

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  5. Olena@iFOODreal

    Love this idea! And I love wasa crackers too. Mayo tastes good but I'm so used not eating it. I find Greek yogurt with apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic powder comes as close of a replacement for mayo for me. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

    Love the idea of serving this on cucumber slices as an appetizer!

    Reply

  7. cheri

    I just love egg salad this time of year, great presentation and pics!

    Reply

Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt | Cookin' Canuck (2024)

FAQs

Can you use Greek yogurt for curry? ›

You can use it in place of dahi, but it can make the curry too sour. However, you can add a bit more sugar or spice to balance out the flavors if you want to use Greek yogurt. How is It Added to Curry? Typically, it is added to curry near the end of cooking.

How do you add Greek yogurt to curry without curdling? ›

A smart trick to avoid yogurt from curdling is to add a smart portion of gravy to the yogurt and whisk it in. This act is called 'Tempering'. Further, you can add the tempered curd to the hot gravy/curry. It enables a slow rise in temperature, thus preventing curdling.

Does Greek yogurt thicken curry? ›

While yoghurt does add a creamy texture to curry, it will not actually thicken the dish.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cream in Curry? ›

While cream and Greek yogurt are both dairy products, they have different textures and flavors, so substituting one for the other can affect the taste and consistency of the dish. In Tikka Masala, Greek yogurt is often used to provide a tangy and creamy base for the sauce, while cream adds richness and sweetness.

What kind of yogurt do you use for curry? ›

Natural yogurt works well as a milk alternative in some curry dishes, for example, while thicker yogurts like Arla Skyr can be tasty, healthier alternatives to sour cream thanks to their tangy flavour.

Can I use Greek yogurt for Indian food? ›

Indian cooking

I always use Greek yoghurt for all of my dishes and I steer away from using low fat varieties as there is always the fear of the sauce splitting. Yoghurt tends to be used in lots of different marinades because it starts to tenderise the meat and acts to help the spices penetrate into the meat.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in curry? ›

Use Greek Yogurt When You're Low on Your Favorite Dairy Ingredients. If you're low on dairy ingredients, don't fret. Greek yogurt can substitute milk, sour cream and heavy cream.

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