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.
I started making it as a lighter alternative to classic mayo-based tuna salad, and it quickly became a favorite. The blended cottage cheese makes everything creamy while adding extra protein, so it feels more balanced and filling. The red pepper adds sweetness and crunch, the corn brings a little pop, and the green onions give just enough freshness to brighten every bite.
It’s the kind of recipe that works for busy days. You can spoon it over toasted bread, tuck it into wraps, serve it in lettuce cups, or simply enjoy it straight from the bowl. It keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better after the flavors have had time to come together.
Simple ingredients, minimal effort, and a high-protein boost, this is everyday food that feels good to eat and easy to share.
How to make Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad
Begin with blending the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until completely smooth and creamy. This step ensures the salad has a silky texture without any graininess.
In a large bowl, add the well-drained tuna. Use a fork to gently break it into flakes, keeping some texture rather than mashing it into a paste. Add the diced red pepper, corn, and finely sliced green onions.
Spoon the blended cottage cheese over the tuna mixture. Add the fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil, if using, for extra richness.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly combined, being careful not to overmix so the salad stays light and textured.
Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
Serve chilled with crusty bread, spooned into crisp lettuce cups, or tucked into wraps or warm pita for an easy, satisfying meal.
Hope you will try this delicious cottage cheese tuna salad. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. Enjoy!
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10 Minute Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad – High-Protein, Quick and Easy
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.
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