Cottage Cheese and Tuna Salad/Spread
Recipe: #5514
May 22, 2012
Categories: Salads, Lemon, Celery, Appetizers, Onions, Brunch, Game/Sports Day, Mothers Day, Picnic, High Protein, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, more
"An easy, healthy, and delicious alternative to a mayonnaise based tuna salad. Vegetables, capers, lemon and fresh herbs really make this a delicious sandwich salad/spread or dip. For a healthier option, serve in lettuce leaves; or serve as a dip with crackers or your favorite vegetables as "dippers." Or, my favorite, in a spinach wrap or pita bread."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (355.3 g)
- Calories 295
- Total Fat - 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.9 g
- Cholesterol - 14.8 mg
- Sodium - 1126.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
- Sugars - 6.8 g
- Protein - 30.7 g
- Calcium - 265.3 mg
- Iron - 3.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 11.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Egg ... Use whatever method you prefer to cook the eggs. I like to add the eggs to a pot with cold water - bring to a boil - cook 1 minute, turn off the heat, cover, and rest 10 minutes. Rinse in cold water, peel and dice.
Step 2
Salad ... First make sure to drain the tuna well if using canned. I prefer the packs of tuna which have no water and to me taste a bit better in my opinion. Add everything except the tuna and eggs to a bowl and mix well. I start with 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, but you can add more to taste. Then, add the tuna and eggs and fold in gently. I like to refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving but it is not necessary.
Step 3
NOTES: First; make sure to use a slotted spoon with the cottage cheese so you don't get any extra liquid - and use a good brand. Second; you can add a bit more cottage cheese or yogurt to make it more creamier if you prefer. And ... Third; if you decide to use artichokes, make sure to drain them well, and use those packed in water and diced fine. They just add a nice flavor if you decide to use them.
Step 4
Serve ... Enjoy as a sandwich, a wrap, in lettuce leaves, or with crackers and veggies as a dip. ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.
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