Tuna Cheese Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Choices
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3 cans of albacore tuna (5oz each, fully drained)
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⅓ to ½ cup of creamy cottage cheese
→ Veggies & Fresh Herbs
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A single celery stalk, chopped finely
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3 tablespoons of minced red onion
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2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, dill, or chives
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1 garlic clove, either minced or grated super fine
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2 to 3 tablespoons of finely chopped pickles (sweet or dill)
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1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon of lemon juice (add extra if you'd like)
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A pinch of salt (start with ¼ teaspoon, adjust as needed)
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½ teaspoon of black pepper (add more for stronger flavor)
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Optional dash of hot sauce—depends on your taste
# Instructions:
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Use a blender to make cottage cheese totally smooth, or skip blending for chunkier texture if you like that
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna, cottage cheese (blended or not), all the chopped veggies, herbs, and seasoning ingredients
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Serve it up in lettuce cups, on bread for sandwiches, with crackers, or however you enjoy it most!
# Notes:
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Use more or less cottage cheese depending on how thick or creamy you want it
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You can leave the cottage cheese as-is if you prefer it with texture
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There are lots of ways to serve this—pick your favorite!
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Seasoning can always be tweaked to suit your taste buds