Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a healthy, high-protein twist on the classic - made with hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, and other simple ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or low-carb lunches.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes until hard-boiled. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and peel.
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped celery, chopped chives, cottage cheese, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a while to allow the flavors to blend.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chili flakes and chives.
- Serve alone as a fresh salad, on bread, or on toast.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 577mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg