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A large white bowl full of egg salad made with cottage cheese instead of mayo. There is a large wooden spoon in the bowl.

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Recipe (High Protein)

A Southern-style egg salad made creamy with cottage cheese instead of mayo. Bright, tangy, and protein-packed—ideal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a quick lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped celery about 1 medium stalk
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion about ¼ of a small onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes. Remove the eggs to a large bowl of ice water and cool for 10 minutes before peeling.
  • Once the eggs have cooled, chop them into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • To a small blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pulse for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no visible curds remaining.
  • Pour the mixture over the chopped eggs and gently stir to coat.
  • Fold in the celery, red onion, dill, parsley, and chives until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve on toast, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.

Notes

If you have ever had trouble peeling your hard-boiled eggs using the classic cooking method above, check out my post on Grits and Pinecones on easy-peel hard-boiled eggs.
Blending the dressing helps eliminate curds and creates a silky, mayo-like consistency. Don't over-blend, just enough to get a smooth texture (30 seconds).
Always chill before serving. This lets the flavors meld and gives the salad body.
Chop add-ins finely so every bite has a bit of crunch and herb flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 332mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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