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Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese

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Egg salad with cottage cheese is a creamy and protein-packed twist on the classic recipe. This delightful dish marries the tanginess of mayonnaise with the mild flavor of cottage cheese, all enveloped in perfectly boiled eggs. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or as a quick snack, this refreshing salad promises to please your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curds)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or chives), chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Cool in ice water.
  2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Dice celery and chop herbs; fold into the cottage cheese mixture.
  5. Gently add chopped eggs and combine without breaking them too much.
  6. Serve on bread, in wraps, or enjoy straight from the bowl.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 425mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 240mg