This spruced up Egg Salad is a perfect blend of creamy and crunchy to makes for a satisfying and quick breakfast. Combining diced hard-boiled eggs with cottage cheese provides a substantial protein boost, while the addition of crisp apple and celery adds extra interest. Ready in just a few simple steps, this egg salad can be served on toasted sourdough for an easy, nutritious meal that’s ideal for busy mornings or even a midday snack.
Ingredients4 servings
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 4 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Garnish: chopped parsley
Directions
1
Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover them with water. Make sure the water is about 1 inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it boils, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.
2
Drain the water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes.
3
Peel and dice the eggs and put them in a bowl. Mix in the cottage cheese, apple, celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and salt until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
4
Serve the egg salad on sourdough toast.
Notes:
- Save time in the morning by boiling and peeling the eggs the night before. Simply store them in an airtight container overnight.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Bon appétit and enjoy 🥰 ☀️
Have made this twice in the last week. I did follow the recipe the first time exchanging cilantro for the parsley and leaving the skin on the apple. The second time I added salt and cracked pepper which added to the flavor. I told a friend about it and now I am sharing the recipe with her.
I just made this. I feel it was missing something so I doctored it up a bit. I only used 1/2 the apple as I wasn’t sure if I would like it. I left the skin on a Granny Smith apple diced. I also added a little fresh rosemary, chives, thyme and lots of parsley from the garden. I also added finely minced Vidalia onion (felt it needed some more flavor), some celery salt and 1-2 T. of Veganaise
Now my favorite!
Easily understood recipe.
Good idea for quick breakfast.
Thanks, can’t wait to try it.
The best part of this recipe is its simplicity to prepare and so very healthy. I love eggs, cottage cheese and apples- a little lemon juice and a dash of Dijon mustard is all you need!!!
Always looking for a good breakfast.
Thanks for sharing- Can’t wait to make it .
I’m confused please help me… I thought ratings and comments came into play AFTER you made the recipe. Try using your facebook/ instagram if you want us all to know what you might do. Just saying…
Sounds yummy. Being a vegan I use Hodo (tofu) All -Day Egg Scrambel with veganase and mustard on Ezekiel 4:9
Bread. I toast it and spread the tofu scramble egg on it. Paprika sprinkled on it. Sometimes avocado and other times with humus. I also use kale. I eat the whole crispy apple along with it. Not mixed in. Pepper sprinkled on it as well.
I love it! Avocado on top
It would be helpful if people left reviews after making the recipe.
You got it my friend. This is not rocket science
Make the recipe add your comments and move on!!!
Do you include calories and carbohydrates?
We do not currently, but we will consider this for the future!
Haven’t tried it yet but I will! Sounds yummy! Thanks!
I love salad thank
Excelente recipe I’m going to try it! It looks great and healthy! Thanks for sharing it!
I was a little skeptical with her added apple but this was so good I will be adding this to my menu. Thank you for the recipe.
Thank you for sharing your feedback – its great to hear that you enjoyed it!
This sounds like it would be great in a wrap or for lunch also! What are the nutritional values?
This sounds very good and nourishing as well.
I have all the ingredients, so I’m gonna try that this morning. My eggs are even already boiled, but I’ll cut the quantity down.
We’d love to hear your feedback!
Thank you for sharing can’t Waite to try this.
You are very welcome! Enjoy!
Thank you for sharing this sounds excellent can’t wait to make it 💓💕
I’m going to try it. Have all the ingredients on hand.
Yummm
Looks yummy
Sounds great
Great recipe!
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I tell everyone I know about Yuka.
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It’s MUCH easier and quicker to poach the eggs in the microwave.
I heat about 2c. water for 3 minutes in the microwave. Crack 4 eggs into the hot water. Microwave for 1 minute. Pause for a minute. Repeat 2 times. (The pause is to eliminate the yokes exploding.) Pour off the hot water. Eggs are ready.
Thank you for sharing this tip!
looking forward to making this recipe. looks delicious
I look forward to trying this recipe
Looks delicious, I will be trying this recipe.
Thank you Rebecca! We can’t wait to hear your feedback!
I enjoy the addition of cottage cheese, plus lots of extra protein. Thank you.
A must try ..
Can you provide a nutrition breakdown in your recipe?
They look delicious 😋
Looks yummy! Nutritional information would be helpful for those watching calories, fats, protein, pre-diabetic, etc.
Thank you for your feedback Sarah! We will consider this for the future!
I will try this amazing recipe
Looks yummy
Excelente
Looks great!