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egg salad made with cottage cheese for extra protein

Egg Salad with a Secret Protein-Packed Ingredient

A protein-packed twist on classic egg salad using cottage cheese for a creamy, healthy, high-protein meal perfect for lunch or meal prep!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cooling time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  •  In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Boil eggs over medium heat for 9 minutes. 
  • Once hard-boiled eggs are cooked, place them in a bowl with ice water. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. Peel shells once cooled. 
  • In a medium bowl, place peeled hard-boiled eggs. Mash eggs using a fork or masher. 
  • To mashed eggs, add mayonnaise, cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. 
  • Top egg salad with fresh parsley. Serve on your favorite bread, cracker, or your favorite salad for a protein rich meal! 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cottage cheese, eggnog, high protein, keto, meal prep, one dish
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