Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich
A delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs, these sandwiches offer a refreshing twist on the classic egg salad, making them a satisfying lunch or snack option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese Choose between smooth or slightly chunky types.
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 4 slices whole grain bread or your choice of bread
- Lettuce leaves or salad greens (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by boiling the eggs. Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add the finely chopped celery and green onions to the bowl. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your preference, and mix again until everything is evenly blended.
Assembly
- Take your bread slices and spread a generous portion of the egg salad mixture onto two pieces.
- Top with lettuce leaves or salad greens if desired, then place the other two slices of bread on top to complete the sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches in half or quarters for easy serving.
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Notes
For best results, choose high-quality, fresh cottage cheese. Experiment with herbs like dill, parsley, or chives to enhance flavor.