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Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Bliss

Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Bliss Made Light

This Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Bliss is a delightful and healthy twist on a classic salad.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 pieces eggs hard-boiled
  • 1.25 cups cottage cheese opt for Good Culture for best texture
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 0.5 cups onions finely chopped
  • 2 pieces avocados ripe yet firm
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1.5 tablespoons mustard yellow mustard
  • 0.75 teaspoons dill
  • 0.5 teaspoons celery seed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional garlic powder

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, place 6 eggs and cover with cold water, ensuring they’re submerged. Bring to a boil, cover, and turn off the heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water for 5 minutes, then peel and chop.
  2. While cooling, drain 1.25 cups of cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl for 5-10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of mayonnaise, 1.5 tablespoons of mustard, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix in 0.75 teaspoons of dill and 0.5 teaspoons of celery seed until smooth.
  4. Select 2 ripe avocados, halve, remove pits, and dice. Toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of salt to prevent browning.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, drained cottage cheese, diced celery, and chopped onions. Add the avocado gently.
  6. Pour dressing over the mixture and fold until well combined. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, either alone or as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, serve immediately. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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