Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad (Printable Version)

Wholesome protein-rich bowl with creamy cottage cheese, tender eggs, crisp celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. Ready in 22 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably full-fat

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water.
02 - Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces, setting aside for mixing.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended and smooth.
04 - Add chopped eggs, celery, red onion, chives, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold to incorporate while maintaining chunky egg texture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the top if desired for added depth.
06 - Serve chilled on whole-grain toast, nestled in lettuce leaves, or as a sandwich filling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Protein that actually keeps you full through those endless afternoon meetings
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy texture without needing heavy mayo
  • You can throw it together in about twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Overcooked eggs with gray rings are disappointing, so set a timer and dont walk away
  • The cottage cheese curds will still be visible, creating this amazing texture variation throughout
  • This salad actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for an hour or two
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients to prevent the cottage cheese from becoming grainy when mixed
  • Pat your chopped vegetables dry with paper towels to prevent the salad from becoming watery

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