Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a delightful twist on the classic egg salad, adding the creamy goodness of cottage cheese for a healthier, protein-packed option. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a sandwich filling.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes for topping
- Boil the Eggs: Boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Let them cool slightly, then peel.
- Prep Ingredients: Chop the eggs and place them in a mixing bowl. Add celery, chives, cottage cheese, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper, then gently mix everything together.
- Chill: Refrigerate for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Sprinkle with extra chives and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
- This egg salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 385mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, Egg Salad Recipe, Healthy Egg Salad, Protein-packed Salad