Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad (Printable)

Protein-rich salad blending creamy cottage cheese with chopped eggs, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and well mixed.
04 - Add chopped eggs, celery, red onion, chives, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold to combine, ensuring the eggs remain chunky.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Optionally, sprinkle smoked paprika over the top before serving. Serve chilled on whole-grain toast, lettuce leaves, or as a sandwich filling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy texture without needing heaps of mayonnaise
  • You can assemble it in about 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • It keeps beautifully for days, actually tasting better as the flavors meld together
02 -
  • The salad really needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors come together properly
  • Overmixing will turn your beautiful chunky eggs into a mushy texture, so fold gently
03 -
  • Use a pastry blender or potato masher to partially mash some of the cottage cheese for an even creamier texture
  • Let your chopped eggs sit on paper towels for a minute to remove excess moisture before adding them

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