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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: A Protein-Packed Delight

A delicious, protein-packed alternative to traditional egg salad using cottage cheese instead of mayo.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Eggs Hard-boiled
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Small curd recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Grey Poupon recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Diced finely
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender or food processor
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice bath

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
  1. Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 11-12 minutes.
  2. Chill eggs in an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking.
  3. In a mixing bowl, measure and blend cottage cheese until smooth, if desired.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Finely chop fresh dill, chives, and red onion.
  6. Peel and chop the cooled eggs into small pieces, then fold gently into the cottage cheese mixture along with the herbs.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight. Adjust seasoning before serving as flavors develop over time.

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