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Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad Recipe

Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad Recipe

This Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad Recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Can opener
  • Fork for flaking
  • Measuring Cups
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna in water drained
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions
 

  • Drain tuna cans completely. Remove excess water.
  • Flake tuna into small pieces using fork.
  • Add cottage cheese to mixing bowl.
  • Combine tuna with cottage cheese gently.
  • Dice red onion into small pieces.
  • Chop celery stalks into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cut cucumber into small cubes.
  • Add all vegetables to tuna mixture.
  • Sprinkle fresh dill over the mixture.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over everything.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Use low-fat cottage cheese for fewer calories while maintaining creaminess and protein content.
  2. Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent watery salad that dilutes flavors and makes serving messy.
  3. Chill before serving to allow flavors to meld together and create better taste experience.
  4. Add vegetables last to maintain their crunch and prevent them from becoming soggy or wilted.
  5. Fresh herbs work best - dried dill can be substituted but use half the amount called for.
Keyword Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad Recipe