Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, a nutritious and creamy alternative to traditional egg salad. This recipe replaces mayonnaise with cottage cheese, creating a low-fat option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese, it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or a quick snack. With zesty scallions and Dijon mustard elevating the taste, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile—enjoy it on toast, in wraps, or as a dip. Whip up this healthy dish in under 20 minutes and savor its satisfying flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required after boiling eggs
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 5–6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 7-8 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Strain and immerse them in cold water for about 2 minutes to cool before peeling.
- Chop the eggs: Halve the boiled eggs lengthwise; set aside two whole eggs and mash four yolks with cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard in a bowl.
- Assemble: Mix chopped eggs, remaining cottage cheese, scallions, dressing mixture, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Chill: For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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