Tuna Salad Sandwich

A sandwich with seeded whole grain bread, green leaf lettuce, and a chunky salad filling, garnished with pickle slices on a skewer, sits on a wooden board.

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This easy tuna salad without mayo uses cottage cheese for a creamy, tangy twist on the classic. It’s crisp, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or a simple lunch salad.

Prep Time10

Course: Dinner for One

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwich

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Sydney Dawes

Cost: $2.06

Ingredients

¼ cup cottage cheese
3 ounces canned tuna drained
2 tablespoons celery diced
2 tablespoons cucumber diced
1 tablespoon red onion diced
1 tablespoon pickles diced
¾ teaspoon mustard
¾ teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
2 slices sandwich bread

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the tuna, celery, cucumber, red onion, pickles, and cottage cheese.
Stir in the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until well combined.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and add chili flakes if desired.
Serve as desired as a sandwich filling, or topped on a salad.

Notes

Serving Idea

Chill 30 minutes before serving to help the flavors blend better.
Serve on lettuce leaves for a lower-carb option.

Storage

For best texture and quality store covered in a refrigerator for no more than 1 day.

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