Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
A quick and easy high-protein salad combining creamy cottage cheese and savory tuna, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Small-curd for texture; full-fat if feeling indulgent
- 1 can tuna, drained Water-packed for a lighter finish
- 1/2 cup diced celery For crunch
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper Red or orange for sweetness and color
- 1/4 cup diced red onion Or scallions for less bite
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Bright and herbaceous
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh-squeezed if possible
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the celery, bell pepper, and red onion, and chop the parsley.
- Drain the tuna and flake it in the can using a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and flaked tuna.
- Add the diced celery, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice, avoid over-salting, and dice vegetables small for a uniform bite. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!