Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: Easy Recipe for a Healthy Twist
This egg salad with cottage cheese is a healthy twist on a classic recipe, making it a delicious option for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-protein
Ingredients
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- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add the chopped green onions and diced celery; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on whole grain bread, crackers, or a bed of lettuce.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like diced pickles or herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: egg salad, cottage cheese, healthy recipe