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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

The ultimate comfort food, Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is creamy, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make! Packed with proteins and delicious flavors, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a picnic treat. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a delightful meal tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large Eggs
  • 8 ounces Full-fat cottage cheese (225g)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika plus more for garnish
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ribs Celery finely diced
  • ½ medium Red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (3g) chopped, plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the eggs using your preferred method (I like to steam the eggs followed by an ice water bath, as they peel very easily). Be careful not to overcook them.
  2. Peel the cooled eggs and dice them into small pieces.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced eggs, celery, red onion, and chopped dill.
  5. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the egg mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh dill and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Chill for 1 hour if time allows.

Notes

  • For a smooth texture: blend the cottage cheese before mixing, but if you don’t mind the cheese curds, you can skip that step.
  • A small blender: is the best tool for getting a really smooth cottage cheese mixture. Your next best choice is a food processor.
  • Adjust the seasonings: to taste after chilling.
  • Store: in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.