Description

This Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is a protein-packed, creamy, and flavorful meal perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Combining tuna in water with low-fat cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon juice, it offers a healthy, no-cook option that’s versatile and easy to prepare. Whether served chilled with crackers, wrapped in lettuce, or added to a salad, this dish delivers satisfying nutrition with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Sliced cherry tomatoes
Avocado slices

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Instructions

Combine Tuna and Cottage Cheese: In a medium bowl, mix the drained tuna and low-fat cottage cheese thoroughly, breaking up the tuna to create a creamy base.
Add Vegetables and Flavorings: Stir in the finely chopped celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until evenly combined to ensure balanced flavor.
Season and Enhance: Add salt and black pepper to taste, then fold in chopped fresh dill or parsley if using, for an herby note.
Serve Chilled: Serve the salad chilled as a high-protein dip with crackers or veggie sticks, in lettuce wraps, on whole grain toast, or on top of a fresh salad bowl for a nutritious meal.

Notes

This tuna salad is excellent for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese with mashed avocado or hummus.
Adding chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley brightens the flavor and adds freshness.
Serve with sliced cherry tomatoes or avocado slices for added texture and nutrients.