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Cottage Cheese Salad with Smoked Salmon & Avocado

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A high-protein salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, smoked salmon, ripe avocado, crisp cucumber, and a jammy egg.

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat recommended
  • 2-3 oz smoked salmon, 2 to 3 slices
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, ripe but firm
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon almonds, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the egg: Start with cold water, bring to a boil, then time for 7 minutes for a slightly jammy yolk.
  2. Shock the egg: Transfer immediately to ice water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Peel and set aside: Peel cooled egg carefully.
  4. Spread cottage cheese: Use a plate or shallow bowl to make an even base.
  5. Add cucumber: Dice and scatter evenly.
  6. Place avocado: Slice or cube and arrange, add lemon if prepping ahead.
  7. Arrange smoked salmon: Lay slices across the top.
  8. Add egg: Halve or slice the cooled egg and place on top.
  9. Garnish and season: Sprinkle chives, almonds, drizzle olive oil, and season lightly.

Notes

Adjust smoked salmon to 1 oz increments to reduce sodium. For lower calories, swap full-fat cottage cheese for low-fat.

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