Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
A refreshing and nutritious dish featuring hard-boiled eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty Dijon mustard, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs Peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use plain cottage cheese for best results
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or green onions (optional) For added flavor
- Diced celery (optional) For a crunchy texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, cottage cheese, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix everything until it is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Incorporate chopped chives or green onions for an extra touch of flavor, if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For fresher eggs, use those that are a few days old as they're easier to peel. Consider adding spices like smoked paprika or curry powder for enhanced flavor, and you might try mixing Greek yogurt with the cottage cheese for a creamier texture.