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

A mound of creamy cottage cheese tuna salad mixed with bright green celery and red onion chunks on a white plate.
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Make this high-protein tuna salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, satisfying meal. It is quick to prepare and perfect for healthy lunch meal prep.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl. Use a fork to break the tuna into small flakes.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, diced celery, diced red onion, pickle relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
  3. Use a fork or a rubber spatula to gently mix all ingredients until they are just combined and the salad is creamy. Do not overmix.
  4. Taste the salad and add pepper and salt, if desired.
  5. Chill the tuna salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  6. Serve this protein-packed lunch in lettuce boats, on whole-grain bread for a healthy sandwich filling, or with crackers.

Notes

  • For an even creamier texture, you can blend the cottage cheese separately until smooth before mixing it with the tuna.
  • This recipe is excellent for low carb tuna salad or keto friendly tuna salad when served in lettuce cups or with low-carb crackers.
  • This recipe yields approximately 29 grams of protein per serving, making it great for weight loss goals.

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