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Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

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Discover the perfect blend of health and flavor with our Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad. This delightful twist on the traditional egg salad swaps mayonnaise for creamy cottage cheese, creating a nutritious, low-fat option that is rich in protein.

Ingredients

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  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 5–6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Place them in a pot with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 7-8 minutes.
  2. Cool the eggs: Strain and immerse in cold water for 2 minutes. Peel once cooled.
  3. Chop the eggs: Halve eggs lengthwise, placing yolks in a bowl. Finely chop remaining whites and set aside.
  4. Make the dressing: Mash yolks with cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard until creamy.
  5. Combine: In a bowl, mix chopped eggs with scallions, dressing, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Chill before serving.

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