Description
Creamy cottage cheese egg salad combines protein-packed ingredients for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or a quick snack, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or chives)
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a pot of water over medium heat for 9-12 minutes. Once cooked, cool under cold water and chop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and stir until creamy.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve on whole grain bread or lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 220mg