Cottage Cheese Egg Salad High Protein (Low Carb)
This is the easiest and best-tasting High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe. It’s made with hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, mayo, dill, parsley, mustard powder, and garlic. It’s the perfect low-carb topping for an egg salad sandwich or lettuce wrap for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Elevate your traditional egg salad with extra protein with this High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe. This low-carb, healthy recipe combines the creaminess of a classic egg salad with the nutritious addition of cottage cheese, making it a satisfying and easy lunch option.
Packed with hard-boiled eggs and fresh herbs, this cottage cheese recipe is ideal if you want a creamy egg salad that doesn’t compromise flavor. Whether you’re making egg salad sandwiches for the first time or want to try the best egg salad recipe, this version is sure to become a new favorite.
“How is this cottage cheese egg salad high in protein?”
This egg salad is high in protein due to the combination of hard-boiled eggs and creamy cottage cheese. Eggs are a rich source of high-quality protein, and cottage cheese adds an additional protein boost, making this a nutritious, protein-packed meal. One serving has 13 grams of protein.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Recipe
- You only need a few simple ingredients.
- It is super easy to make for an impressive result.
- It is full of delicious flavor!
- All the ingredients are easily digestible for a gentle tummy.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make my homemade high protein egg salad recipe:
Large Eggs: You can also use half of the yolks to reduce the calories and fat.
Cottage Cheese: You can use low-fat cottage cheese or full fat. Substitute cottage cheese with an equal amount of Greek yogurt, sour cream, or ricotta cheese for a similar texture and tang.
Mayonnaise: For a lighter, creamier alternative, replace mayo with an equal amount of Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, or mashed silken tofu.
Dried Parsley: Use fresh parsley (3 times the amount) or dried oregano in place of dried parsley for a different flavor.
Dried Dill: Swap dried dill with fresh dill (3 times the amount) or dried tarragon.
Fresh Lemon Juice: Replace lemon juice with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar for acidity with a twist.
Mustard Powder: Substitute mustard with Dijon mustard or half the amount of horseradish for a bolder flavor.
Garlic Powder: Swap garlic powder with 1 small minced fresh garlic clove or an equal amount of onion powder for a flavorful kick.
How to Make My Creamy High-Protein Egg Salad Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making your cottage cheese egg salad. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Prepare the Eggs
Start by peeling the hard-boiled eggs and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. My favorite way to boil the eggs is with this easy egg cooker. It makes perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!
Step 2: Mix the Salad
In a mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped eggs to the cottage cheese mixture. Gently fold the eggs into the mixture until they are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste the egg salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, herbs, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the egg salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Helpful Recipe Notes
Cottage Cheese Texture: If you’re not a fan of the texture of cottage cheese, you can blend it with all the ingredients, except the eggs, until it is smooth. And then mix it in with the eggs.
Boiling Eggs: For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, place them in a pot, cover them with water, and bring them to a boil, then turn off the heat and let them sit for 10-12 minutes before transferring them to an ice bath.
Serving Suggestions for Low-Carb Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese
- Lettuce Wraps: For a lighter option, spoon the egg salad into crisp lettuce wraps and top with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
- Easy Sandwich: Make an easy sandwich by spreading the egg salad on a piece of sourdough toast or whole-grain bread. Add red onion slices, pickle relish, and green onions for extra flavor and crunch.
- Avocado Egg Salad: Create a delicious avocado egg salad by mixing in sliced avocado and serving it on celery stalks or with crunchy veggies for a healthy snack.
- Bagel Topper: Use the egg salad as a topping for a bagel and sprinkle it with bagel seasoning for a savory twist.
- Snack Platter: Serve the egg salad as part of a snack platter with celery stalks, crunchy veggies, and sliced avocado for dipping.
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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad High Protein Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard (or mustard powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by peeling the hard-boiled eggs and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. My favorite way to boil the eggs is with this egg cooker. It makes perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!
- n a mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped eggs to the cottage cheese mixture. Gently fold the eggs into the mixture until they are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste the egg salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, herbs, or lemon juice to suit your preference.For the best flavor, refrigerate the egg salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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This tasted so delicious and refreshing. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
You’re welcome, Carolyn! Thank you so much for sharing your review 🙂
Wow, really good!
Thank you, Halley! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe! We loved it!
Thank you for the review, Phil! 🙂
My new favorite egg salad recipe! The cottage cheese taste so good and the texture is hardly detectable. I ate it on some toast with a scoop of relish on top.
Hi Minerva, I’m so glad you like this recipe! Thank you for the review 🙂
I’m excited to share this easy cottage cheese egg salad recipe with you! Please let me know what you think 🙂