Description
Cottage cheese egg salad is a creamy, protein-packed dish that combines hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese for a refreshing meal. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a nutritious sandwich spread, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavor and texture that everyone will enjoy. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this dish in no time!
Ingredients
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- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and turn off heat; let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Mix the base: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Chop the eggs: Peel cooled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl along with salt and pepper.
- Add chives: Gently fold in chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on fresh greens or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg