Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese on Sourdough Toast Recipe
This Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese is a healthy, mayo-free twist on the classic egg salad. Combining protein-packed eggs and creamy cottage cheese, flavored with a touch of smoked paprika and sweet pickle relish, it's a perfect nutritious and delicious meal or snack. Served on toasted sourdough with avocado slices, it’s a satisfying and fresh dish ready in just 17 minutes.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Egg Salad
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish or diced pickles
Assembly
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- ½ avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil and carefully add the 6 large eggs. Boil for 9 minutes to achieve hard-boiled eggs. Alternatively, you can air fry the eggs at 270°F for 12 minutes to get the same result.
- Cool and Peel: Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
- Prepare the Egg Salad: In a medium bowl, mash the peeled eggs with a fork until broken into small pieces. Add ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Stir well to combine. For added flavor and tang, mix in 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish or diced pickles.
- Toast the Bread: Toast 2 slices of sourdough bread to your preferred level of crispness.
- Assemble the Salad on Toast: Lay the sliced ½ avocado evenly on each slice of toasted sourdough bread. Spoon the prepared egg salad evenly over the avocado slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute sweet pickle relish with chopped dill pickles or omit it for a simpler taste.
- For an extra nutritional boost, add some chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, add a little Greek yogurt along with cottage cheese.
- This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people.
