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Boiled Egg Salad

A flavorful variation of egg salad seasoned with warm Indian spices, crunchy red onion, and fresh cilantro.

22 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

IndianSaladStovetopVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 green chili pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 8 large eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes before cooling in ice water and peeling.

  3. 3

    Whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Fold in 8 chopped large eggs, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced green chili pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro until combined.

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Questions

What can I use instead of cilantro in Boiled Egg Salad?

The entry for Boiled Egg Salad calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I make Boiled Egg Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Boiled Egg Salad comes from 1 green chili pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Boiled Egg Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 8 large eggs, chopped and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Boiled Egg Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 13 g of protein in about 210 calories, alongside 3 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

Can I freeze Boiled Egg Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Boiled Egg Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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