11/12/2025
Broccoli and Egg Salad 🥚
This salad comes together in four key steps:
Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with 1 inch of water. Bring to a rolling boil, uncovered, for 30 seconds. Then, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 8–10 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
Prepare the eggs: Once cooled, peel the eggs and chop them into small pieces.
Blanch the broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking.
Chop the broccoli: Once cooled, drain well and roughly chop the florets into small pieces.
Mix: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, broccoli, grated carrot, diced apple, cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Gently stir until well combined.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. For the best flavor, let the salad sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating to remove the chill.
Tips and Variations
Adjust the texture: For a chunkier salad, keep the broccoli and eggs in larger pieces. For a smoother, more spreadable texture, mash the eggs slightly before mixing.
Make it creamier: Add an extra spoonful of cottage cheese or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a richer consistency
Boost the flavor: Stir in a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for extra brightness. I sometimes add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder or smoked paprika to enhance the taste.
Add crunch: Toss in some chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts) or sunflower seeds for extra texture.
Make it heartier: Serve over whole grain toast, in a wrap, or stuffed into a pita for a more substantial meal.
Swap ingredients: Try using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese or swapping the apple for grapes or dried cranberries for a different touch of sweetness.
Meal prep friendly: This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days—just give it a good stir before serving.
