Description
This Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is a creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for a quick snack, light meal, or side. Combining the mild tang of cottage cheese with savory tuna, crisp celery, and a hint of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, it offers a refreshing and satisfying taste with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including cottage cheese, tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to ensure everything is ready for preparation.
- Drain Tuna: Open the can of tuna and drain out all the liquid to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Combine Tuna and Cottage Cheese: Place the drained tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the cottage cheese on top.
- Add Mayonnaise and Mustard: Scoop 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard into the bowl to add creaminess and tang.
- Add Vegetables: Finely chop celery and red onion, measuring 1/4 cup each, and add them to the bowl for crunch and flavor.
- Season and Flavor: Pour 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each of black pepper and salt into the mix to enhance the taste.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spoon or spatula to combine all ingredients evenly until well blended and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add extra salt or pepper if desired to suit your preference.
- Serve or Chill: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual dishes. You can serve it immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enjoy a colder, refreshing taste.
- Enjoy: Eat as a side dish, snack, or light meal any time of the day.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped pickles or capers.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a healthier twist.
- Serve the salad on whole-grain bread or lettuce wraps for a complete meal.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to taste to balance creaminess with acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese tuna salad, tuna salad, healthy tuna recipes, low fat salad, quick tuna salad, no cook salad
