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High-Protein Egg & Cottage Cheese Salad – Creamy, Satisfying & Perfectly Low-Carb!


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 17 mins

Description

A fresh and satisfying egg salad made creamy with cottage cheese—perfect for a wholesome, mayo-free meal!


Ingredients

🥄 6 large eggs
🥄 ½ cup cottage cheese
🥄 ½ teaspoon salt
🥄 Pinch of ground black pepper
🥄 Pinch of smoked paprika
🥄 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish or minced pickles
🥄 2 slices sourdough bread
🥄 ½ avocado, sliced


Instructions

Cook the Eggs
Boil Method: Bring a pot of water to a boil, gently place the eggs in, and cook for 9 minutes.
Air Fryer Method: Set air fryer to 270°F and cook eggs for 12 minutes.
Once done, place eggs in an ice bath to cool quickly. Peel after cooling.

Mix the Egg Salad
Mash the peeled eggs in a medium bowl using a fork. Add cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir in relish or pickles for a touch of tanginess.

Build Your Toast
Toast the sourdough bread slices to your liking. Add avocado slices on each piece, then top with a hearty scoop of egg salad.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 35g