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Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

This Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a refreshing, healthy take on the classic dish. By replacing heavy mayonnaise with creamy cottage cheese, this recipe not only reduces calories but also packs in protein, making it an ideal option for those seeking a nutritious meal. With a delightful blend of scallions and Dijon mustard, each bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even as a satisfying snack, this salad is incredibly versatile. Whether you enjoy it on toast, in lettuce wraps, or simply by the spoonful, it’s sure to please everyone at your table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this egg salad is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their meal prep game.

  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 5–6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
  • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let them sit covered for 7-8 minutes.
  2. Cool the eggs: Strain hot water and immerse eggs in cold water with ice cubes for about 2 minutes.
  3. Chop the eggs: Halve the boiled eggs lengthwise; remove yolks from four halves and chop remaining whole eggs along with whites.
  4. Make dressing: In a bowl with yolks, combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard; mash until creamy.
  5. Assemble salad: Combine chopped eggs, remaining cottage cheese, scallions, dressing mixture, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a larger bowl; mix well.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

Keywords: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize by adding chopped vegetables like bell peppers or fresh herbs such as dill or parsley.