Description
A quick, high-protein egg salad sandwich with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Bread or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Put the chopped hard-boiled eggs in the mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Add the diced celery and sliced green onions to the bowl.
- Stir the mix until it looks even and creamy.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Spread the egg salad on bread or fill lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
- Serve right away or chill for a short time for firmer texture.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap half of the mayo for mashed avocado or plain yogurt. Use lettuce leaves to lower carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: egg salad, cottage cheese, sandwich, high protein, quick lunch