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Tuna & Cottage Cheese Summer Salad


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  • Author: Amelia Sinclair
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A refreshing and nutritious salad perfect for summer, combining tuna and cottage cheese with fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup avocado, diced (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado (if using).
  2. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
  4. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley for an herby finish.
  5. Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes for even better flavor.

Notes

  • Optional ingredients can be adjusted based on personal preference.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg