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.
2tablespoonsdiced red onionabout ¼ of a small onion
2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
2tablespoonschopped 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.