No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: Easy, High-Protein Lunch or Quick Snack
This cottage cheese egg salad is a fresh, protein-packed take on a classic egg salad recipe. It’s light, creamy, and perfect for quick snacks or as a filling for sandwiches. If you’re after a low-carb salad that still feels hearty, this is your answer.
It’s also a budget-friendly way to use pantry staples and leftover boiled eggs. Great for meal prep, this recipe fits right in with easy lunches and light dinners you can make ahead for busy weekdays. It’s the kind of dish that proves simple ingredients can deliver satisfying, flavorful results without much fuss.
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Why This Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Stands Out
I love making this cottage cheese egg salad because it’s simple to prepare but still delivers that fluffy, satisfying texture everyone wants in a classic egg salad. The cottage cheese keeps it creamy while adding extra protein, making it perfect for high-protein snacks, low-carb lunches, or even a light dinner on busy days.
It’s one of my favorite boiled egg recipes for meal prep and has become a staple in our rotation of cottage cheese recipes. Plus, it’s so easy to customize. You can add fresh herbs, switch up the bread or wraps you use, or serve it over a bed of greens. It’s family-friendly and good for potlucks or picnics.
Pro Tip: For a smoother texture, use small-curd cottage cheese or mash it lightly before mixing. This keeps the egg salad spreadable for sandwiches or crackers and makes an excellent filling for wraps or egg salad subs.
Serving Suggestions
Serve it on whole-grain bread for a balanced lunch, scoop it onto lettuce leaves for a low-carb salad wrap, or pile it onto crackers for game-day snacking. Mix in extra fresh herbs for a refreshing salad feel or add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth. It’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a simple light salad dinner.
You can also try stuffing it into pita pockets or serving it with sliced veggies for a lighter platter. For extra protein, pair it with grilled chicken or serve it over a bed of mixed greens. This recipe is flexible enough to fit into easy salad recipes for lunch, quick snacks, or even a low carb lunch spread. Craving something warm instead? Try this tomato cottage cheese sauce tossed with pasta.
If you try this cottage cheese egg salad, please rate and comment below! For more classic egg salad variations and protein-packed snacks, check out my other easy salad recipes and cottage cheese favorites.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 eggs hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chives or green onions
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve on toast, in a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, lightly mash the cottage cheese before mixing.
- Adjust salt to taste if using salted cottage cheese.
