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High-Protein Creamy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad (Mayo Free)

Close-up of creamy cottage cheese tuna salad mixed with chunks of red onion and celery in a white bowl.
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Make this quick, high-protein tuna salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, satisfying meal. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for lunch prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained well
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish or chopped dill pickles
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the drained tuna in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, diced celery, diced red onion, relish or pickles, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Use a fork to thoroughly mix all ingredients until the salad is creamy and the cottage cheese is mostly broken down and incorporated. Do not overmix; some small curds are acceptable for texture.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
  5. Serve immediately on lettuce wraps, whole-grain bread, or with crackers.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can briefly blend the cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing it with the tuna.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh dill or chives for extra flavor.

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