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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: A Light and Creamy Delight

A healthy twist on classic egg salad using cottage cheese for creaminess. High in protein and low in fat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Eggs hard boiled
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese use small curd for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard try Grey Poupon for extra sharpness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Chives fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper optional

Equipment

  • Pot
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
  1. Start by placing 4 large eggs in a pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit covered for about 11-12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5-10 minutes to cool.
  2. Blend 1 cup of cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. Set aside for later use.
  3. Combine the blended cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, the juice of half a lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of chives, and 1 tablespoon of red onion. Keep separate for even distribution.
  5. Once cooled, peel the eggs under running water and dice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
  6. Gently fold the diced eggs into the cottage cheese mixture along with the chopped herbs and red onion without mashing the eggs.
  7. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. After chilling, give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Enjoy on toasted whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. Use fresh herbs for optimal taste.

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