Name: Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 (5 oz.) cans white albacore tuna, drained; 1/3-1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1 stalk celery, minced; 3 tbsp red onion, minced; 2-3 tbsp dill or sweet pickles, minced; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 2 tbsp fresh chives, parsley, or dill; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Hot sauce (optional, to taste)

Description

A quick and nutritious Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad that combines creamy cottage cheese with albacore tuna and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

3 (5 oz.) cans white albacore tuna, drained
1/3-1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 stalk celery, minced
3 tbsp red onion, minced
2-3 tbsp dill or sweet pickles, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 tbsp fresh chives, parsley, or dill
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Hot sauce (optional, to taste)

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Instructions

Use a blender or immersion blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency for the cottage cheese.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, blended cottage cheese, minced celery, red onion, pickles, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, finely minced garlic, chosen herbs, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined, adjusting seasonings and hot sauce to taste.
Serve as a sandwich, with crackers, in a lettuce wrap, or in any way that pleases your palate.

Notes

Consider refrigerating the salad for a brief time before serving to enhance the flavors. This salad pairs well with vegetable sticks or whole-grain crackers.