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ottage Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich

Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich Bliss

Discover the healthier and customizable Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Eggs hard-boiled and diced
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese choose between full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard adjust to tanginess preference
  • 1/2 cup Pickles finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dill optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice use freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Bread your favorite type

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by boiling the eggs in a pot of water for 10-12 minutes. Once done, transfer them to an ice bath to cool for a few minutes, preventing a gray-green ring.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and mustard, stirring until well blended and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the diced hard-boiled eggs, pickles, dill, lemon juice, and paprika into the cottage cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread a generous portion of the cottage cheese egg salad mixture onto your favorite bread slices.
  5. Enjoy your cottage cheese egg salad sandwich immediately or wrap it tightly to store for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the egg salad to chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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