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In today's culinary landscape, where health-conscious eating and flavor go hand in hand, finding the perfect recipe that balances both can be a challenge. Enter the Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Delight, a dish that epitomizes this balance. This delightful salad combines protein-rich ingredients, making it not only satisfying but also nutritionally beneficial. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch option, a picnic dish, or a satisfying snack, this egg salad recipe fits the bill perfectly.

Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Looking for a fresh twist on classic egg salad? Try this Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Delight! Packed with protein and flavor, it combines creamy cottage cheese, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion, all seasoned with dill and Dijon mustard. Perfectly light and refreshing, it’s served on crunchy lettuce leaves and garnished with fresh chives. Quick to make in just 20 minutes, it’s a nutritious option for lunch or a snack. Enjoy this deliciously healthy recipe!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)

4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped

¼ cup finely diced celery

¼ cup finely diced red onion

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lettuce leaves for serving

Fresh chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Begin by hard-boiling the eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan covered with cold water, bring to a boil, and let boil for about 9-12 minutes. Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool, then peel and chop them.

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, and diced red onion.

      Add the fresh dill, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

        Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or dill to suit your preference.

          Serve the egg salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch. Garnish with chopped chives for added flavor and presentation.

            Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4