Creamy Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein Base

01 - White albacore tuna (3 5oz cans, well drained)
02 - Cottage cheese (⅓-½ cup)

→ Fresh Vegetables & Herbs

03 - Celery (1 stalk, minced)
04 - Red onion (3 tablespoons, minced)
05 - Fresh chives, parsley or dill (2 tablespoons)
06 - Garlic clove (1, finely minced or microplaned)

→ Condiments & Seasonings

07 - Dill or sweet pickles (2-3 tablespoons, minced)
08 - Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
09 - Lemon juice (1 teaspoon, more to taste)
10 - Salt (¼ teaspoon, more to taste)
11 - Black pepper (½ teaspoon, more to taste)
12 - Hot sauce (optional, to taste)

# Instructions:

01 - Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, or leave with curds if preferred
02 - Mix tuna, blended cottage cheese, vegetables, herbs, and all seasonings in medium bowl
03 - Enjoy as a sandwich, with crackers, in lettuce wraps, or your preferred way

# Notes:

01 - Can adjust cottage cheese amount for desired consistency
02 - Cottage cheese can be smooth or left with curds
03 - Versatile serving options
04 - Can adjust seasonings to taste