Description
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is a high-protein, low-carb recipe made with tuna, cottage cheese, and fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a clean post-workout meal. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s creamy, easy, and mayo-free. Ideal for weight loss, keto, or balanced eating plans.
Ingredients
1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain the tuna and flake it into a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add the cottage cheese and mix well until combined.
3. Stir in the chopped celery and red onion.
4. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
5. Fold in chopped parsley if using.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
7. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
This tuna salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can swap parsley with dill or chives for a flavor change.
Double the recipe for meal prep or to serve more people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 30mg