High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
A creamy and nutritious egg salad made with cottage cheese, perfect for lunches or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped celery, green onions, or herbs
Instructions
- Prepare your hard-boiled eggs: Peel and chop the eggs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Mix the creamy base: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Fold in the eggs: Gently add the chopped eggs and any optional ingredients like celery or green onions.
- Combine until perfectly mixed: Ensure everything is well combined without overmixing.
- Serve it your way: Enjoy the salad on its own, in a sandwich, or on a bed of mixed greens.
Notes
Serve on whole-grain bread or with fresh fruits for a balanced meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg