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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a light, creamy, and protein-packed twist on the classic egg salad. With the freshness of crunchy veggies, the tang of Dijon mustard, and the creaminess of cottage cheese, it’s a healthy yet satisfying dish that works great as a sandwich filler, on crackers, or served with fresh greens!


Ingredients

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  • 8 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped

  • ¼ red onion, diced

  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced

  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced

  • ¾ cup cottage cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

This Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a light, creamy, and protein-packed twist on the classic egg salad. With the freshness of crunchy veggies, the tang of Dijon mustard, and the creaminess of cottage cheese, it’s a healthy yet satisfying dish that works great as a sandwich filler, on crackers, or served with fresh greens!

Notes

For an extra creamy texture, you can blend the cottage cheese a bit before adding it to the salad.

This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Add a little extra Dijon mustard or a pinch of cayenne for a zesty kick!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cottage cheese egg salad, healthy egg salad, protein-packed salad, easy egg salad, spring salad, egg salad with cottage cheese