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Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: Your New Healthy Lunch Hero

Discover a protein-packed twist on a classic with this Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh, for rich flavor
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat or full-fat, based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Plain, thick variety recommended
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard French-style preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic optional
  • 1/4 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 tbsp Chives Chopped, for mild onion flavor
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Chopped, flat-leaf recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika Optional, for color

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Steps
  1. Start by filling a medium saucepan with water, then bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the fresh large eggs and cook them for 10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for a few minutes to halt the cooking process.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Fold the chopped eggs into the creamy mixture, being careful not to mash them. Add the chives and parsley, and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh organic eggs for the best flavor. Adjust yogurt and cottage cheese for desired creaminess and always use fresh ingredients for vibrant flavor.

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