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Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese – no mayo!

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese - no mayo!

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If you’re in search of a healthy and delicious meal that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes, try this Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese – no mayo! This protein-packed dish combines creamy cottage cheese with hard-boiled eggs for a delightful twist on the classic egg salad. Perfect as a light lunch, snack, or picnic option, this recipe is not only nutritious but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it generously on toasted sourdough bread or stuffed in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing low-carb treat. With its satisfying flavors and textures, you’ll wonder why you ever reached for mayonnaise!

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish or diced pickles
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • ½ avocado (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Eggs: Boil eggs for 9 minutes or air fry at 270°F for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Prepare the Egg Salad: Peel cooled eggs and mash in a bowl. Mix in cottage cheese, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and relish/pickles.
  3. Assemble: Toast sourdough slices; layer avocado on toast and top with egg salad.

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