Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese – no mayo!
Discover a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite with this Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese – no mayo! This innovative recipe replaces traditional mayonnaise with creamy cottage cheese, enhancing flavor and protein content while keeping the dish light. With just 35 grams of protein per serving, it’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or a quick snack. In only 17 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make meal that’s not only versatile but also ideal for meal prep. Customize it with your favorite herbs or spices for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish or diced pickles
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- ½ avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 9 minutes.
- Cool the eggs in an ice bath, then peel them.
- Mash the peeled eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in cottage cheese, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and relish.
- Toast the sourdough bread and layer with sliced avocado before adding the egg salad on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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