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High protein cottage cheese egg salad in a bowl with fresh herbs and ingredients

High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

A creamy and nutritious egg salad packed with protein, combining cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs for a healthy meal or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large large eggs (hard-boiled and chopped)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Preparing the Eggs
  1. If you need to hard-boil your eggs, place them in a pot and cover them with cold water by 1 inch.
  2. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and cover for about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Transfer the eggs to ice water to cool down, then peel and chop them into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2-inch chunks.
Mixing the Salad
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk together for about 30 seconds until well blended.
  2. If you want an ultra-smooth consistency, you can pulse this mixture in a food processor for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the chopped eggs and gently fold everything together using a rubber spatula.
Seasoning and Refrigerating
  1. Taste and season with salt and pepper, adjusting according to your preference.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
  3. Garnish with paprika right before serving if desired.

Notes

This salad is versatile—serve it on whole grain bread, over greens, or as a filling for lettuce wraps. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.