Description
This creamy and flavorful Cheese Egg Salad combines the richness of hard-boiled eggs with smooth cottage cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect as a nutritious lunch or snack, this recipe is quick to make and serves as a delicious filling for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Eggs
- 8 large eggs
Salad Mixture
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2-3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1.5 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare hard boiled eggs: Place the eggs in a pan with cold water covering them about one to two inches above. Bring the water to a full boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs cook in the hot water for 11-12 minutes.
- Cool eggs in ice bath: Transfer the eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water. Let them chill for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Peel and dice eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and dice them. The egg whites and yolks may separate a bit, which is normal and adds texture.
- Blend cottage cheese: Using a blender or an immersion blender in a small container, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. You may leave some curds if you prefer a chunkier texture.
- Mix salad base: In a medium bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, dijon mustard, chopped dill, chives, diced red onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Combine eggs with dressing: Gently fold the chopped eggs into the cottage cheese mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately with whole grain bread, crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a light meal.
Notes
- For easier peeling, older eggs work better than very fresh ones.
- You can adjust the amount of fresh herbs to your taste.
- This egg salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangier creaminess.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American