Description
This Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese offers a fresh, protein-packed twist on a classic egg salad. Combining the rich creaminess of avocado and cottage cheese with crisp celery and tangy mustard, this salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light lunch on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Salad Base
- 6 eggs (hard-boiled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1.25 cups cottage cheese (Good Culture preferred for thicker texture)
- 2 avocados (ripe, peeled, and diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s for best creaminess)
- 1.5 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1.25 cups celery (chopped)
- 0.75 cup onions (finely chopped)
- 0.75 tsp dill
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (additional for acidity)
Instructions
- Hard Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove eggs and cool in ice water before peeling and chopping them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Prepare Vegetables: While eggs are cooking, chop the celery and onions finely and set aside.
- Mash Avocados and Mix Base: In a large bowl, mash the avocados lightly with a fork to retain some texture. Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined, creating a creamy dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped eggs, celery, and onions into the avocado-cottage cheese mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed without mashing the eggs too much.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed for brightness and balance.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the egg salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled on bread, crackers, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Hard boiling eggs at a low simmer prevents cracking and overcooking.
- Using ripe avocados ensures smooth creaminess without bitterness.
- Good Culture cottage cheese provides a thicker, creamier texture compared to traditional varieties.
- Adjust celery and onions quantity to your preferred crunch level.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days but is best fresh.
