Protein-Packed Tuna Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Quick, protein-rich mix of tuna and cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a fresh side.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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100 g fat-free cottage cheese
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200 g canned tuna, drained
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Juice of 0.5 lemon
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115 g 0% fat Greek yogurt
→ Vegetables & Seasoning
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1 rib celery, finely diced
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50 g red onion, finely diced
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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35 g gherkins, diced
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5 g fresh chives, finely chopped
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1 pinch sea salt
# How to Make It:
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Throw cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice into a blender. Blend until it’s nice and smooth.
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Grab a mixing bowl and pour in your blended goodness. Toss in the drained tuna, celery, red onion, chives, and gherkins.
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Sprinkle on sea salt and black pepper. Stir it all up so everything’s mixed well.
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Scoop out portions of the salad into serving dishes and dig in right away.
# Extra Information:
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If you want a creamier dressing, blend cottage cheese and yogurt together.
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To cut down on moisture, go with one-third less cottage cheese and yogurt.
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Want a kick? Toss in a splash of buffalo hot sauce for extra flavor.
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Using an immersion blender straight in the yogurt container saves you from doing extra dishes.