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The Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad

A thick sandwich filled with creamy cottage cheese tuna salad, celery, and red onion, served on whole wheat bread.
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Make this high protein tuna salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise for a creamy, satisfying, and healthy sandwich filling or lunch prep option that comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained well
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small or large curd)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese to the bowl. Use a fork to break up the tuna and mix it thoroughly with the cottage cheese until you achieve a relatively smooth, creamy base. For a smoother texture, pulse the tuna and cottage cheese briefly in a food processor before adding other ingredients.
  3. Stir in the diced celery, red onion, pickle relish, and fresh parsley.
  4. Add the Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything until it is evenly combined.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings, such as adding more pepper or a pinch of salt, if needed.
  6. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a keto tuna salad or low carb tuna salad, serve this mixture in lettuce wraps or with low-carb crackers.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
  • To make this recipe ahead for meal prep lunches, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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