Description
A nutritious twist on classic egg salad, featuring cottage cheese for added protein and creaminess. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole grain bread or toasted sandwich bread
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and green onions to the bowl with the eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Spread the egg salad mixture onto a slice of bread, top with another slice, and cut in half.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes before serving. Consider adding crisp lettuce or tomato for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 370mg