High Protein Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
A nutritious and satisfying tuna salad featuring cottage cheese, packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for lunch or a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can canned tuna (drained) Opt for high-quality or sustainably-caught tuna.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess.
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can substitute with other mustards for variety.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by draining the canned tuna and flake it in a medium-sized bowl using a fork.
- Add the cottage cheese to the tuna and mix until well combined.
- Chop the celery, red onion, and bell pepper into small pieces. Add these to the bowl with the tuna and cottage cheese mixture.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix everything thoroughly until well blended.
- If desired, chop fresh herbs and fold them into the salad for extra flavor.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Avoid adding ingredients that might wilt until serving.