10 Minute Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad - High-Protein, Quick and Easy
This Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad is one of those recipes I make when I want something quick, nourishing, and genuinely satisfying without feeling heavy. It’s simple pantry food - tuna, a few fresh vegetables, and creamy blended cottage cheese. The result is fresh, colorful, and surprisingly comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna (about 8 oz- 220g drained)
- 5 oz (150g) cottage cheese
- 1 small red bell pepper (3 oz - 90g) , finely diced
- 4 oz (120g) corn kernels
- 2-3 green onions , thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15g) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15g) olive oil , optional, for richness
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, add the drained tuna.
- Add diced red pepper, corn, and green onions.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in the lemon juice, and olive oil (if using).
- Add the blended cottage cheese.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread, in lettuce cups or in wraps or pita.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 7.6gProtein: 28.53gFat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 2.28gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 946IUVitamin C: 26.7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.87mg