1/3-1/2cupcottage cheesestart with 1/3 cup if you prefer a drier tuna salad
1stalkceleryminced
3tbspred onionminced
2-3tbspdill pickles or sweet picklesminced
1tbspdijon mustard
1tsplemon juicemore to taste
1garlic clovefinely minced or microplaned
2tbspfresh chives, parsley or dill
1/4tspsaltmore to taste
1/2tspblack peppermore to taste
hot sauceoptional, to taste
Instructions
Using a blender or immersion blender in a small container, blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. You can also leave the cottage cheese with curds if you want to.
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, cottage cheese, celery, red onion, pickles, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Add hot sauce to taste if desired.
Serve as a sandwich, with crackers, in a lettuce wrap, or however you typically enjoy your tuna salad!