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Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe

Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe
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This Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is a creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining the tangy flavor of cottage cheese with boiled eggs, scallions, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it’s a fresh twist on the traditional egg salad, providing a healthier alternative with a satisfying texture and vibrant taste.

Ingredients

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Egg Salad

  • 6 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • 5–6 tablespoons scallions/spring onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard (or to taste)
  • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs: Place the eggs in a small pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs sit undisturbed for 7-8 minutes to achieve a perfect hard-boiled texture.
  2. Cool eggs: Drain the hot water and immediately immerse the eggs in very cold water with ice cubes for about 2 minutes. Add more ice cubes or refresh the water to keep it cold, then drain and peel the eggs after wiping them dry.
  3. Chop eggs: Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks from 4 eggs and place them in a shallow bowl. Finely chop the remaining 2 eggs, including the whites, and set aside.
  4. Make dressing mixture: To the bowl with egg yolks, add 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Mash everything together with a fork until the mixture is thick and creamy, leaving a slightly chunky texture.
  5. Assemble: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, remaining cottage cheese, scallions, the creamy yolk dressing, salt, black pepper, and most of the red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle the remaining red pepper flakes on top, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for the best taste and texture.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to suit your taste preferences.
  • For an extra kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
  • This salad tastes even better when chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve on whole-grain bread, crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a light meal.

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Keywords: egg salad, cottage cheese salad, healthy egg salad, quick lunch, protein salad, low fat salad

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