Delicious Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: A Quick Delight!
Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: A Quick & Delicious Delight made with protein-packed ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs for the best flavor
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Healthy alternative to mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can be reduced or swapped with Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Yellow or Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Scallions Finely chopped, or substitute with red onion or chives
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers For added crunch
- 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped for extra texture
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Dill or parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Hard-boil the eggs: Place eggs in pot with water, cover, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 7-8 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for about 2 minutes.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Mash yolks with cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard until creamy.
- Mix in the whites: Chop remaining egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture with scallions, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning and sprinkle remaining red pepper flakes on top.
- Chill for flavor: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with whole-grain bread or fresh veggie sticks for a nutritious snack. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg