This easy egg salad recipe is made with Greek yogurt, mayo, chives, crisp green apples, curry and paprika powders. I love the refreshing touch from the fresh apple, and the exotic note from the curry powder. It's a German recipe that aims to be on the healthier side, full of flavor and so easy to make!
Why Make It
This easy egg salad with a twist is my go-to for when I want to mix things up for lunch or when I am trying to feed a crowd for brunch. Plus it's super quick and comes together in just about 15 minutes (use already boiled eggs to save even more time).
Try serving on brioche sliders or croissants for a fun, delicious twist! Germans love adding curry powder into recipes (Currywurst is a top street food in Germany and my baked Chicken Drumsticks are a fan favorite as well).
Ingredients
- Eggs. I use free range, organic eggs for the best taste.
- Greek yogurt. This makes the egg salad healthier that others that just use mayo.
- Mayo. I believe everything in life is better when in balance. Mixing the Greek yogurt with mayo helps add creaminess and tang. To me, this combination tastes better and more satisfying than just using yogurt.
- Curry powder. In for a surprising, exotic twist? Germans love adding curry powder in recipes and this recipe is no exception.
- Paprika powder. Add umami and deepens the color of this egg salad recipe.
- Apple. Don't skip adding the apple! It adds some nice crunch and a refreshing flavor.
- Green Onion. I prefer the more mellow taste of green onions in egg salad over using yellow onion. It also helps to add some color.
Tips
Eggs
- Boiling Your Eggs. To get the perfect boiled egg without the shell cracking, it's important to put cold eggs into a pot and fill with warm water. Then bring the water to a boil and boil for 10 minutes before draining and running cold water over them. For a little softer yolk, boil for 8 minutes instead.
- Peeling The Eggs. Peel the eggs right after running cold water over them to ensure the peel comes off easy.
- Slicing The Eggs. It's easiest and cleanest to use an egg wedger. A pretty common tool to have in a German household.
Variations
- Add rotisserie chicken to this egg salad, adding extra protein.
- Switch out the green apple with fresh pineapple pieces for an even more exotic twist. Fresh pear or semi-ripe mango also work well in this healthy egg salad.
- Like it with a kick? Add a little spice by adding a dash of cayenne pepper, crushed red chili flakes or a little tabasco.
- Pair this classic German egg salad with crispy beer-battered cod for the ultimate Nordsee-style combo - perfect for a light and satisfying lunch!
Video
Here a short video showing you just how easy it is to make this German-inspired, healthy egg salad at home.
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Easy Egg Salad
This easy egg salad recipe is a modern German version made with Greek yogurt, mayo, chives, crisp green apples, curry and paprika powders. I love the refreshing touch from the fresh apple, and the exotic note from the curry powder.
Equipment
- 1 egg wedger this one's for the perfectionists
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 50 grams Greek yogurt
- 50 grams mayonnaise
- 2 grams curry powder
- ½ grams paprika powder
- salt, pepper, sugar to taste (sugar is optional)
- 1 tart apple small, like Granny Smith
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Boil the eggs, peel them and allow them to cool (follow my tips on boiling them below).3 eggs
- Wash, core and quarter the apple, leaving the skin on. Then thinly slice short ways.1 tart apple
- Clean the green onions and cut into thin rings.2 green onions
- Whisk together mayo, yogurt, curry and paprika, then season with salt, pepper and a little sugar to taste (the sugar is optional).50 grams Greek yogurt, 50 grams mayonnaise, 2 grams curry powder, ½ grams paprika powder, salt, pepper, sugar
- Stir in the apples and green onion, reserving some for garnish.
- Cut each egg into 6 to 8 wedges (cleanest results using an egg wedger) and carefully fold in with the egg salad mixture.
- Serve on baguette or toasted bread garnished with any of the following like egg slices, sliced green onion, bacon bits, radish slices, tomato slices or whatever else sounds good to you!
Video
Notes
- Boiling Your Eggs. To get the perfect boiled egg without the shell cracking, it's important to put cold eggs into a pot and fill with warm water. Then bring the water to a boil and boil for 10 minutes before draining and running cold water over them. For a little softer yolk, boil for 8 minutes instead.
- Peeling The Eggs. Peel the eggs right after running cold water over them to ensure the peel comes off easy.
- Slicing The Eggs. It's easiest and cleanest to use an egg wedger. A pretty common tool to have in a German household.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Michelle F.
Lecker! Love the addition of apple and curry powder. Served on light rye bread with German coleslaw on side. Did make some alterations. Chopped both the apple and egg and even though doubled the recipe, still used only one apple, which was quite large. Thank you!
dirndlkitchen
I am so glad you love my egg salad recipe! I need to make it again soon! Sophie