Description
Indulge in a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs with this unique Cottage Cheese Egg Salad. Each bite delivers a satisfying mix of flavors and textures, making it the perfect dish for picnics, lunchboxes, or gatherings. Quick to prepare and loaded with protein, this salad is not only delicious but also a nutritious choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 12 minutes.
- 2. Cool and peel the eggs: Transfer to ice-cold water for easy peeling.
- 3. Mash the eggs: Chop or mash the hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces in a bowl.
- 4. Mix ingredients: Add cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to the bowl; stir gently until combined.
- 5. Add veggies: Fold in chopped celery and green onions.
- 6. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper; adjust according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 185mg