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
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¼ red onion, diced
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1 medium carrot, finely diced
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1 celery stalk, finely diced
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¾ cup cottage cheese
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped chives
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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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