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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe

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A light and creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad that combines protein-rich cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs with fresh celery, chives, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Perfect as a nutritious, flavorful topping for toast, wraps, or salads.

Ingredients

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Egg Salad Mix

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd recommended)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onion
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (Optional)

  • Paprika
  • Additional chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Chop Eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces. Place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl to prepare for mixing.
  2. Add Ingredients: To the bowl with eggs, add cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, chopped fresh chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Gently fold all the ingredients together using a spatula or spoon until they are thoroughly combined, taking care not to mash the cottage cheese too much.
  4. Chill: Cover the mixture and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
  5. Serve: Serve the egg salad chilled on toast, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or more fresh chives if desired.

Notes

  • For best texture, use small curd cottage cheese.
  • Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Adjust garlic powder, salt, and pepper according to your taste preference.
  • This salad stores well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
  • Can be made ahead for quick, protein-packed meals or snacks.

Keywords: egg salad, cottage cheese, healthy egg salad, protein salad, no-cook salad, light egg salad

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