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Buffalo Tuna Salad with Cottage Cheese and Fresh Veggies Recipe

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A flavorful and protein-packed Tuna Salad made with canned tuna, cottage cheese, fresh celery, red onion, and a spicy kick from Buffalo sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or snack.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped (~2 stalks)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • 3 Tbsp Buffalo sauce (Primal Kitchen brand recommended)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Flake the Tuna: In a medium or large bowl, flake the drained tuna using a fork. If using Safe Catch or Wild Planet tuna, no need to drain as they are low-moisture packed.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop the celery and red onions. Add both to the bowl with the tuna along with the cottage cheese. Mix well to combine these ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Seasonings: Pour in the lemon juice, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper into the tuna mixture.
  4. Mix and Taste: Stir everything thoroughly until well combined. Taste the salad and adjust flavors by adding more Buffalo sauce or salt if desired.
  5. Prep in Advance: For convenience, chop the celery and onions ahead of time so you can quickly assemble the salad when ready to serve.

Notes

  • Using Buffalo sauce gives the salad a spicy, tangy flavor; feel free to adjust the amount to control heat level.
  • Opt for chunk light tuna or solid white albacore based on preference and texture desired.
  • This salad works great as a sandwich filling, on crisp lettuce, or served with crackers.
  • Keep chilled until serving to maintain freshness and flavor.

Keywords: tuna salad, healthy tuna recipe, buffalo tuna salad, cottage cheese salad, low fat salad, quick lunch recipe

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