Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
A delicious twist on classic egg salad, combining cottage cheese with hard-boiled eggs for a nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, mixing until well blended.
- Gently fold in the chopped eggs, dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy cold or store in the refrigerator for the next day.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with other ingredients. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard according to your taste preference. Experiment with different herbs like parsley or cilantro for a unique flavor. Ensure eggs are fully cooled before chopping to make mixing easier. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Add herbs just before serving to ensure freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgSugar: 2g
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