Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
This Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a delightful and nutritious twist on the classic egg salad, perfect for any meal—be it breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack. By replacing traditional mayonnaise with cottage cheese, this recipe offers a creamy texture and a tangy flavor while keeping it low in fat and high in protein. The addition of chopped scallions and Dijon mustard elevates the taste, making it a flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether spread on toast, wrapped in lettuce, or served as a dip with veggies, this versatile salad is sure to please your palate. Quick to prepare and great for meal prep, you can whip up a batch in just 16 minutes!
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 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
- black pepper to taste
- ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a small pot with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit for 7-8 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Strain the hot water and immerse the eggs in cold water with ice for about 2 minutes.
- Chop the eggs: Remove yolks from 4 eggs into a bowl and finely chop the remaining eggs.
- Make the dressing: Combine egg yolks, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard; mash until creamy.
- Assemble: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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