Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe
This Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with hard-boiled eggs for a protein-rich, low-carb, and deliciously easy dish. Great for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
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1 teaspoon mustard
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)
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Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine chopped hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese.
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Add mayonnaise and mustard; mix well.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in chives or green onions if using.
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Chill before serving or serve immediately.
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Sprinkle paprika on top for garnish if desired.
Notes
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Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese based on preference.
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Optional: add diced celery or pickles for crunch.
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Great served with crackers, in a sandwich, or over greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg