Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese on Sourdough Toast Recipe
A healthy and delicious Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese that replaces traditional mayo with creamy cottage cheese, making it lighter but still packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch, served on toasted sourdough bread with avocado slices for added creaminess and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (air fryer) or 9 minutes (boiling) plus cooling time
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
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 (optional)
To Serve
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- ½ avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the 6 large eggs and boil for 9 minutes until hard-boiled. Alternatively, you can air fry the eggs at 270°F (about 132°C) for 12 minutes. After cooking, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Once cool, peel the eggs.
- Prepare the Egg Salad: In a medium bowl, mash the peeled eggs with a fork until broken down but still slightly chunky. Add ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Mix well. If you like a tangy flavor, fold in 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish or diced pickles.
- Assemble: Toast 2 slices of sourdough bread until golden and crisp. Lay the sliced half avocado evenly over each slice of toast. Spoon the prepared egg salad generously on top of the avocado. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious egg salad toast.
Notes
- Using cottage cheese instead of mayo reduces fat and adds protein for a healthier twist.
- You can customize the seasoning by adding fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra freshness.
- The air fryer method is a convenient alternative to boiling for perfectly cooked eggs.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute eggs and cottage cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Toast bread just before assembling to keep it crisp and prevent sogginess.
Keywords: Egg Salad, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Egg Salad, No Mayo Egg Salad, Low Fat Lunch, Avocado Toast, Sourdough Toast
