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Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese: The Best Mayo-Free Delight

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese - no mayo!

Delight in this creamy egg salad featuring cottage cheese for a healthier, mayo-free alternative.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup diced celery

Instructions

  1. Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a saucepan and covering with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover for 12 minutes.
  2. Cool the eggs under running cold water and peel.
  3. In a bowl, mash the eggs with a fork.
  4. Add cottage cheese, chives, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  5. Fold in diced celery.
  6. Serve on lettuce or as a sandwich filling.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider incorporating diced pickles or mustard.
  • This egg salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.

Nutrition

Keywords: Egg Salad, Cottage Cheese, Mayo-Free, Healthy Recipes