Avocado Egg Salad

I am a sucker for any type of cold salad in the summer.  However, most of these salads in their classic form are a complete no-go because of the mayo.  I found inspiration of this recipe on Pinterest, but the recipe contained mayo and many problematic spices. However, since the main ingredients (eggs and avocado) are completely safe, I figured I would play around with it and see what I could do.  I'm happy to report that the results are fantastic- love this served with some crackers, in a pita, or on some homemade bread.  Happy eating!

Avocado Egg Salad

4 hard-boiled eggs

1 avocado

1/3 cup cottage cheese

*1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

*1/4 tsp garlic

*1/4 tsp salt

*1/8 tsp pepper

Remove shells from the eggs and discard.  Mash eggs with a fork until whites and yolks are in pieces and mixed together.  Remove avocado from skin, discard skin and pit.  Mix the avocado into the eggs using a fork.  Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and spices. Mix with the fork until all ingredients are combined. 

Store in fridge for 1 day.. know that on the second day it might appear slightly brown because of the avocados, but it is still fine to eat.  If that weirds you out, make a sandwich for a friend to enjoy with you day of, or just make half or a forth of the recipe.

Notes: Greek yogurt, and yogurt in general is an ingredient that many with IC can tolerate.  It has been fermented (like buttermilk and sour cream) and so some do report that it causes flares.  I know that Fage and Chobanni plain Greek yogurts are fine for me.  The only ingredients they have listed are: grade A pasturized skim milk, live active yogurt cultures L. Bulgaricus and S. Thermophilus.  I recently tried a store brand Greek yogurt that had other ingredients listed, and it caused a flare... So, all things considered, try a small amount, and see if you tolerate this.  If this is a problem food for you, I would just replace the yogurt with more cottage cheese- I bet it would still taste great!

As always, spices (salt, pepper, and garlic) are triggers for some.  Salt and garlic are among the friendlier, and pepper is a "try it" ingredient.  Know your body and your limits; adjust accordingly!

Recipe inspired by Ashley from neverhomemaker.com