Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: A Healthy Twist You’ll Love
This egg salad with cottage cheese is a nutritious twist on a classic recipe, providing more protein and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs, cool them under running cold water, and peel.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the eggs with a fork.
- Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate chives, celery, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or whole-grain bread.
Notes
- This salad can be enjoyed fresh or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: Egg Salad, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Recipe