Description
Creamy cottage cheese egg salad delivers a protein-packed twist on classic deli fare. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients elevate this simple dish, offering you a delightful lunch option that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs (hard-boiled, chopped)
- ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tbsps chopped chives or green onions
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Hard-boil eggs and meticulously dice into uniform, bite-sized fragments, ensuring consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Dressing Crafting: Whisk cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, harmonious blend that promises tangy, creamy undertones.
- Final Assembly: Gently fold chopped eggs, delicate chives, and vibrant parsley into the cottage cheese mixture, ensuring each ingredient is delicately coated. Optionally, dust with a sprinkle of paprika for a subtle warmth and visual appeal. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a refreshing and sophisticated egg salad that tantalizes the palate.
Notes
- Add diced grilled chicken or smoked salmon to transform this egg salad into a more substantial protein-rich meal.
- Use lactose-free cottage cheese or substitute with Greek yogurt for those with mild dairy sensitivities.
- Drain cottage cheese beforehand to prevent watery consistency and ensure a creamy, thick egg salad.
- Experiment with fresh dill, tarragon, or green onions instead of chives for varied flavor profiles that complement the eggs and cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg