Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Base
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Three cans (5oz each) of white albacore tuna, drained thoroughly
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1/3-1/2 cup of cottage cheese
→ Fresh Vegetables & Herbs
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One garlic clove, microplaned or chopped finely
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Two tablespoons of fresh parsley, chives, or dill
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Three tablespoons of minced red onion
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One stalk of celery, chopped fine
→ Condiments & Seasonings
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A tablespoon of Dijon mustard
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Quarter teaspoon of salt (taste and add more if needed)
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Minced sweet or dill pickles, two to three tablespoons
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A teaspoon of lemon juice, adjust to your liking
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Half teaspoon of black pepper, more if needed
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Hot sauce to taste (optional)
# Instructions:
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Blend the cottage cheese till it’s creamy, or keep it textured if that’s your preference
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Combine tuna, cottage cheese (blended or not), veggies, herbs, and all the seasonings in a medium-sized bowl
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Use it in lettuce wraps, on crackers, in a sandwich, or however you like
# Notes:
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You can tweak the amount of cottage cheese based on how thick you want the mix
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Keep cottage cheese slightly lumpy or blend smooth as per preference
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Plenty of ways to serve it up
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Season to suit your taste