Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: Easy, Healthy Twist on a Classic
This egg salad with cottage cheese is a healthy alternative to the classic version, offering creamy texture without mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese, chives, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve on whole grain bread or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding diced celery or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese, Healthy Egg Salad, No Mayo Egg Salad