Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
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This recipe for Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is light and creamy with extra protein from the cottage cheese. It's a lighter option than using mayonnaise and an easy lunch or meal prep option to make for the week.
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 3 celery stalks finely chopped
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dill powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place cold eggs into boiling hot water. Boil on medium for 12 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the boiling water. Place in an ice bath, then remove and peel the eggs.
- To make the dressing, combine the cottage cheese, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Add the hard boiled eggs and celery on top of the dressing and use a fork to mash until it’s well-combined and creamy.
- Serve on its own or with crackers, bread, or mixed greens, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge, this egg salad will last for up to 5 days. Enjoy it cold—no need to reheat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
250mg
(83%)
Sodium
352mg
(15%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
422IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 250mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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