Description
A protein-packed, tangy egg salad featuring hard-boiled eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and a flavorful mix of hot honey, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Enhanced with fresh dill, chives, and paprika, this vibrant salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a tasty snack served on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
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Egg Salad
- 8 hard-boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 3 dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, 2% cottage cheese, hot honey, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped dill pickles, fresh dill, fresh chives, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir everything thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows all the flavors to meld together and deepen for a tastier salad.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the protein pickle egg salad on its own or pair it with your favorite bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps for a delicious and satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like dill and chives for bright flavor; dried herbs can be substituted but may change the taste.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spiciness and sweetness level.
- For a creamier texture, you can mash some of the eggs before mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This salad is high in protein and makes a great low-carb or diabetic-friendly option depending on your bread or serving choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg salad, protein salad, cottage cheese recipe, pickle egg salad, easy salad, low fat lunch, quick protein meal
