Description
Need a quick, healthy lunch idea that’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein? This Healthy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is your answer! It’s a no-mayo tuna salad made with cottage cheese, loaded with crisp veggies, and brightened with lemon juice—perfect as a healthy snack, quick lunch, or light dinner. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, healthy snack ideas, or a low-carb high-protein meal, this one delivers in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup dill pickles or relish, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Finely dice celery and red onion. Set aside.
2. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, pressing down to remove excess liquid.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
4. Add in tuna, chopped veggies, pickles or relish, and fresh herbs. Mix gently until well incorporated.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust lemon or mustard if needed.
6. Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavor.
Notes
For the creamiest result, use full-fat small curd cottage cheese.
Want extra crunch? Add sliced radishes or cucumber.
You can meal prep this salad up to 3 days in advance—just store it in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: healthy tuna salad, cottage cheese tuna, no mayo tuna salad, quick lunch idea, low carb high protein