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Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

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Elevate your meal with this refreshing Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, a lighter take on the classic. Creamy cottage cheese blends seamlessly with hard-boiled eggs and fresh herbs, creating a deliciously tangy flavor profile. Perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or as a satisfying snack, this versatile dish can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, served on greens or in a sandwich.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 9-12 minutes. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool.
  2. Peel and chop the cooled eggs into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, cottage cheese, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve chilled over lettuce or as a sandwich filling.
  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg