Description
A protein-rich salad combining cottage cheese and tuna for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces canned tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Open the can of tuna and drain all the water thoroughly.
- Transfer the drained tuna into a medium mixing bowl.
- Use a fork to gently break the tuna into small flakes while keeping some larger chunks for texture.
- Place the cottage cheese in a separate small bowl.
- Stir the cottage cheese until creamy while leaving some curds intact.
- Add the cottage cheese to the flaked tuna.
- Gently fold the tuna and cottage cheese together until evenly combined.
- Wash the celery stalk thoroughly under cool running water.
- Pat the celery dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Finely dice the celery into small crunchy pieces.
- Add the diced celery to the tuna mixture.
- Peel the red onion and finely dice the required amount.
- Add the diced red onion to the mixing bowl.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into a small bowl.
- Remove any lemon seeds from the juice.
- Pour the lemon juice over the tuna mixture.
- Add the Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder.
- Add the ground black pepper and salt.
- Stir gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- Chop the fresh dill into small pieces.
- Add the chopped parsley and dill to the bowl.
- Fold the herbs gently into the creamy tuna mixture.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or an airtight lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Remove the tuna salad from the refrigerator.
- Stir gently to redistribute the creamy dressing.
- Transfer the salad into a serving bowl.
- Garnish with a little additional chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve chilled as a protein-rich lunch or light meal.
- Enjoy the salad on its own or spoon it into lettuce cups for a refreshing low carbohydrate option.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep the salad chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can be served in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg