Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: A Healthy Twist on a Classic Dish
Discover a nutritious variation of classic egg salad that incorporates cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs, then cool and peel them.
- Chop the eggs into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add celery and green onions, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled on bread or lettuce.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to two days.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like dill or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Egg Salad, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Recipe