Description
Looking for a protein-packed, low-carb, no-mayo lunch idea? This Healthy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is the ultimate solution for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, and easy dinner ideas. With creamy cottage cheese, crunchy veggies, and flavorful herbs, it’s an easy recipe that comes together in minutes. Ideal for clean eating, low-carb diets, or anyone craving a refreshing twist on the classic tuna salad, this dish checks all the boxes for taste, convenience, and nutrition.
Ingredients
1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)
1 boiled egg, chopped
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped pickles or relish
Instructions
1. Drain the tuna thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer or by pressing the lid firmly.
2. Finely chop red onion, celery, green onions, dill, and any optional add-ins.
3. In a medium bowl, add the cottage cheese and break it down slightly with a fork.
4. Stir in garlic powder, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Add drained tuna and gently flake it with a fork.
6. Fold in chopped vegetables and herbs.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
9. Serve on toast, lettuce wraps, crackers, or enjoy as-is.
Notes
For creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese or mix in Greek yogurt.
Fresh dill enhances the flavor significantly.
Chilling before serving improves both taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg