Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: The Best Healthy Twist You’ll Love
This Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese recipe offers a deliciously healthy twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water to cool before peeling.
- Prepare the salad: In a bowl, mash the peeled eggs with a fork, then mix in the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, dill, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Serve: Enjoy the egg salad on whole grain bread or with crackers.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add diced pickles or relish.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Egg Salad, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Recipe