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Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad

A creamy and protein-rich salad that combines tuna with cottage cheese, making it a lighter yet satisfying option for quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving Options

  • Lettuce leaves or bread for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna and cottage cheese.
  • Add in the diced celery and red onion.
  • Drizzle in the Dijon mustard, stirring to incorporate.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves or between slices of bread.

Notes

Feel free to customize with add-ins like fresh herbs, lemon juice, diced pickles, or avocado. Use canned chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSodium: 450mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Healthy Tuna Salad, Protein-rich Salad, Quick Lunch
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