Ingredients
- 3 (5 oz) cans white albacore tuna, drained well
- ⅓ to ½ cup cottage cheese (start with ⅓ cup for a drier salad)
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 3 tbsp red onion, minced
- 2–3 tbsp dill or sweet pickles, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced or microplaned
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, parsley, or dill
- ¼ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (more to taste)
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese with a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, blended cottage cheese, celery, red onion, pickles, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, with crackers, in lettuce wraps, or over greens.
Notes
- For a smoother consistency, don’t skip blending the cottage cheese.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using low-sodium tuna or cottage cheese.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
