Description
Healthy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is my go-to when I want something creamy, fresh, and satisfying without feeling weighed down. Flaky tuna, crunchy celery, and bright herbs get folded into a light cottage cheese and Greek yogurt dressing that’s full of protein and flavor. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast on toast, an easy dinner with a salad, or a healthy snack scooped up with crackers. If you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just an easy recipe to keep in your back pocket for busy days, this versatile bowl of goodness delivers big-time food ideas in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in water drained
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 stalks celery finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Drain the tuna cans very well, pressing the lid against the tuna to remove excess liquid, then add the tuna to a medium mixing bowl and flake it with a fork.
2. In a separate small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash and stir until the mixture looks mostly smooth and creamy.
3. Add the diced celery, red onion, green onions, and dill to the bowl with the tuna and toss gently to distribute the vegetables and herbs.
4. Pour the creamy cottage cheese mixture over the tuna and vegetables, then fold everything together until the tuna is evenly coated and the salad looks well combined.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
6. For best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. Serve the Healthy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad on toast, in sandwiches, lettuce cups, or over greens, and garnish with extra dill or green onions if desired.
Notes
If you prefer an ultra-smooth dressing, blend the cottage cheese mixture with an immersion blender before adding it to the tuna.
For extra richness, you can stir in 1–2 teaspoons of olive oil or a spoonful of mayonnaise without losing the lighter feel of the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: healthy tuna salad, cottage cheese tuna salad, high protein lunch, meal prep, healthy snack, easy dinner, quick lunch