High Protein Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
A creamy, protein-packed twist on classic tuna salad using cottage cheese for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 ounces canned tuna (about three 5-ounce cans)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Season it up: Squeeze the lemon juice into the bowl, add salt and garlic powder, and mix together.
- Add the tuna: Drain and flake the tuna, then fold it gently into the mixture.
- Bring it all together: Toss in the red onion, dill pickles, and celery, and mix gently.
- Sprinkle in the dried dill and give it a final mix; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill & serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Great served on lettuce, in a pita, or with crackers. Can be made ahead of time for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tuna Salad, Cottage Cheese, High Protein, Healthy Salad, Easy Recipe
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