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Easy Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe

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A quick and easy recipe for a creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese egg salad, perfect as a healthy snack or light meal. This salad combines the richness of hard-boiled eggs with the creamy texture of cottage cheese, enhanced by scallions, Dijon mustard, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 5-6 tablespoons scallions/spring onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard (or to taste)
  • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs: Place the 6 eggs in a small pot and add enough water to cover them. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the covered pot for 7-8 minutes to cook through.
  2. Cool eggs: Strain the hot water and immediately immerse the eggs in very cold water with ice cubes for about 2 minutes. Refresh the ice or water once after about 30 seconds to ensure the eggs cool quickly. Drain and peel the eggs.
  3. Chop eggs: Cut each egg in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks from 4 eggs and place them in a shallow bowl. Finely chop the remaining 2 eggs (including whites) and set aside.
  4. Make dressing mixture: Mash the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard using a fork until thick and creamy but not necessarily smooth.
  5. Assemble salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, remaining cottage cheese, chopped scallions, the creamy yolk dressing, salt, black pepper, and most of the red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed. Sprinkle the remaining red pepper flakes on top.
  6. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving, if possible, to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and easier peeling.
  • You can adjust the amount of Dijon mustard and red pepper flakes to your taste preference.
  • This salad can be served on its own, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
  • Storing the salad covered in the fridge keeps it fresh for up to 2 days.
  • Adding extra scallions can enhance freshness and crunch.

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