Description
Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese – no mayo! is a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional egg salad. This delightful recipe replaces mayonnaise with creamy cottage cheese, providing a protein-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a satisfying snack. With just 17 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy this healthy twist on a classic favorite. It’s versatile too—serve it on toasted sourdough, in lettuce wraps, or as a dip with fresh veggies. The addition of avocado not only enhances the taste but also adds healthy fats, making this dish a wholesome option for any meal.
Ingredients
- 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 (for serving)
- ½ avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a pot for 9 minutes or air fry at 270°F for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
- In a medium bowl, mash the peeled eggs with a fork until desired consistency.
- Mix in cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and relish/diced pickles if using.
- Toast sourdough bread slices until golden brown and layer sliced avocado on top.
- Spoon the egg salad onto the avocado and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup egg salad (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 380mg