Curried Egg Salad With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Curried Egg Salad With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lge onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled; 1/3 red onion, diced (optional); 3/4 medium red bell peppers (we used both) or 3/4 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (we used both); 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons minced cilantro or 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley; 1 small green serrano chili, seeded and minced; 1 -2 teaspoon hot Madras curry powder (use less, we used much less); 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 4 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lge onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1/3 red onion, diced (optional)
3/4 medium red bell peppers (we used both) or 3/4 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (we used both)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced cilantro or 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
1 small green serrano chili, seeded and minced
1 -2 teaspoon hot Madras curry powder (use less, we used much less)
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
4 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed

1
Caramelize the onion: heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the sliced onion and salt and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
3
Add the sugar and black pepper and cook until the onion is golden brown.
4
Divide the onions.
5
Set aside until the rest of the salad is ready.
6
In a large bowl, mash the boiled eggs with a fork.
7
Add 1/2 the caramelized onions diced and bell pepper and mix well.
8
(Optional) add the 1/3 diced onion.
9
In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro or parsley, chili, curry powder, and salt to taste.
10
Mix well.
11
Add the mustard and mix well until combined.
12
Add the dressing to the eggs and mix.
13
Divide the spinach leaves among 8 plates.
14
Heap the egg salad evenly onto each plate.
15
Top with the caramelized onions and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lge onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, 3/4 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Curried Egg Salad With Caramelized Onions falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Egg Salad With Caramelized Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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