Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
A refreshing and creamy salad perfect for a warm day, combining cottage cheese and tuna with crunchy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese and drained tuna in a bowl.
- Add in the chopped celery, red onion, and diced bell pepper; stir well.
- If desired, stir in the mayonnaise for extra creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper and drizzle lemon juice if using.
- Serve chilled or on whole grain bread or crackers.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare a few hours ahead. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg