Hard boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool in an ice bath, and peel.
Dice the hard-boiled eggs into uniform 0.5-inch pieces.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add the diced eggs and chopped chives to the bowl.
Gently fold the ingredients together until the eggs are thoroughly coated.
Garnish with additional paprika if desired and serve chilled.