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High Protein Egg Salad

For this creamy high protein egg salad, the dressing is made from blended Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise. It’s great for increasing protein, without sacrificing flavor. Serve with crackers or as a sandwich spread.

white ramekin of egg salad with crackers on a plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

  • 1 tablespoon minced onion

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese

  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about 1 inch.

  2. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let stand for 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer eggs to an ice water bath until cooled, 5 to 10 minutes. Peel eggs and set aside.

  3. Add cottage cheese, yogurt, and mayonnaise to a food processor; blend to combine. Add the hard boiled eggs, pulse to incorporate the eggs. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the minced celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

127 Calories
9g Fat
2g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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