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Welcome to the delightful world of creamy cottage cheese egg salad, a dish that masterfully blends nutrition, flavor, and versatility. This recipe is not just a simple meal; it's a protein-packed option that caters to the health-conscious and the taste-savvy alike. Imagine a creamy, satisfying salad enveloping perfectly hard-boiled eggs, enriched with the velvety texture of cottage cheese and the crunch of fresh vegetables. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a refreshing picnic dish, or a simple dinner option, this creamy cottage cheese egg salad fits the bill perfectly.

Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Elevate your lunch with this creamy cottage cheese egg salad! Packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs and the goodness of cottage cheese, it’s a refreshing spin on a classic dish. Combining crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and fresh dill, this salad is full of flavor. Perfect for a light meal on mixed greens or wrapped in lettuce! Quick to prepare and best served chilled, it's an easy, healthy option to enjoy any day.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup cottage cheese

4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup celery, finely diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Mixed greens or lettuce leaves for serving

Cracked black pepper for garnish

Instructions
 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice (if using). Mix well until creamy and smooth.

    Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl, folding them gently into the cottage cheese mixture to avoid breaking the yolks too much.

      Stir in the diced celery, red onion, and dill, mixing until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

        Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as preferred.

          Chill the egg salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

            Serve the creamy cottage cheese egg salad on a bed of mixed greens or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with cracked black pepper on top.

              Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 4