Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, a refreshing take on the classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its delightful blend of flavors, this salad combines the protein-packed benefits of eggs and cottage cheese while keeping it low in fat. Enjoy it as a nutritious breakfast, a light lunch, or an easy snack option. The versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite herbs or spices, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying, this egg salad is bound to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 5–6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions/spring onions
- 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, cover with water, bring to boil, turn off heat, and let sit covered for 7-8 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Strain and immerse in cold water for about 2 minutes. Peel once cooled.
- Chop the eggs: Halve the boiled eggs; remove yolks from 4 and place in a bowl. Finely chop remaining eggs and set aside.
- Make dressing: Mash yolks with cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard until creamy.
- Combine: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, remaining cottage cheese, scallions, dressing mixture, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyceleste.com/simple-cottage-cheese-egg-salad/