Description

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic dish, combining protein-rich hard-boiled eggs with creamy cottage cheese. This nutrient-packed salad is perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a light snack. The delightful blend of flavors and vibrant colors transforms any ordinary meal into a celebration. Serve it chilled on toasted bread or crackers for an irresistible culinary experience.

Ingredients

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4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 12 minutes. Cool under running water and peel.
Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Chop eggs: Roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces.
Combine: Gently fold chopped eggs and chives into the cottage cheese mixture without mashing the eggs.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
Serve: Scoop onto toast or crackers and garnish with extra chives if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 200mg