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Close-up of two pieces of toast spread generously with cottage cheese tuna salad, showing a creamy texture with visible chunks of tuna and herbs.

Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad

A healthy and easy cottage cheese tuna salad made with canned tuna, cottage cheese, hard-boiled egg, fresh herbs, and Dijon mustard. This high-protein, low-carb salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for quick lunches, sandwiches, or snacks. Ready in minutes and great for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 5 or 6 ounce can of tuna, drained
  • 1 hard-boiled egg diced
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • ⅛ tsp dill
  • ¼ tsp parsley
  • ⅛ tsp chives
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper more to taste
  • 2 slices of bread lightly toasted
  • Lettuce optional
  • Sliced tomatoes optional

Instructions

  • Use an immersion blender to blend the cottage cheese until smooth for a creamier texture. If you prefer a chunkier salad, skip this step and use the cottage cheese with the curds whole.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, diced hard-boiled egg, cottage cheese (blended or whole), mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, chives, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir everything together until well mixed and creamy.
  • Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, black pepper, or a splash of lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately, or transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.
  • Enjoy as a quick lunch, snack, or spread it on toast, crackers, or a bed of greens. It’s also delicious as a sandwich filling with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato for a satisfying, healthy meal.