High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
Looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s quick to whip up? This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is your ideal solution! Creamy and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or meal prep. Featuring protein-packed cottage cheese and boiled eggs, it’s a healthy choice that doesn’t skimp on taste. The fresh herbs of dill and chives elevate the flavor profile, making this egg salad a delightful addition to any table. Whether you serve it on whole grain bread or in crisp lettuce wraps, it’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 boiled eggs, peeled
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Chop boiled eggs into small pieces and gently fold them into the cottage cheese mixture along with chopped dill and chives.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled on whole grain bread or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg