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Two halved green bell peppers filled with a creamy egg salad mixture, garnished with fresh herbs, are placed on a sheet of newspaper. Sunlight highlights the vibrant colors and textures of the dish.
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5 from 2 votes

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with protein. It’s egg salad leveled up with a jalapeño kick and cottage cheese swagger. Ready in 10, gone in seconds.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy eggs, egg recipe, egg salad, high protein
Servings: 1
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 hard boiled eggs
  • ⅓ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 scallion
  • 3 pickled jalapeño slices
  • ½ tablespoon honey dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon mayo
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 long sweet pepper also known as Cubanelle

Instructions

  • Boil the eggs and peel them.
  • Place the eggs on a cutting board with the rest of the ingredients on top.
  • Chop with a knife until it reaches the fine, even texture of egg salad.
  • Enjoy in a cucumber boat, pepper boat, in a wrap, or on top of toasted sourdough.

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Notes

  • Use 2 whole eggs + 1 egg white to lighten it up
  • Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta
  • Sub mayo with mashed avocado for a creamy, healthy twist
  • Replace scallion with red onion or chives for a new flavor
  • No heat? Use dill pickles instead of jalapeños
  • Craving spice? Add hot sauce or chili flakes
  • Let it chill 10–15 mins before serving for best flavor & texture
  • No fresh dill? Use dried dill or swap for parsley, basil, or cilantro
  • No honey Dijon? Mix regular Dijon + honey
  • Swap Cubanelle pepper for sweet bell pepper, cucumber boats, lettuce cups, toast, bagels, or rice cakes
 
Other Flavor Combos:
  • Mediterranean: chopped kalamata olives + cucumber + oregano
  • Tex-Mex: black beans + corn + cilantro + lime juice
  • Smoky BBQ: bbq sauce + smoked paprika + crispy onions + bacon bits
  • Asian-Inspired: sesame oil + soy sauce + scallions + grated ginger
  • Dill Pickle Lovers: chopped pickles + pickle brine + extra dill
  • Spicy Sriracha: sriracha + chili flakes + chopped jalapeños

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 573mg | Sodium: 1263mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2641IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 3mg
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