Black bean tuna salad with cottage cheese

Try this refreshing Black Bean Tuna Salad with Cottage Cheese! Perfect for a healthy lunch, it's made with protein-packed canned tuna, low-fat cottage cheese, crunchy celery, and fiber-rich black beans. Ready in minutes and bursting with flavor!

  • 08 Jul 2024
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Black bean tuna salad with cottage cheese

Get ready to whip up a delicious and nutritious Black Bean Tuna Salad with Cottage Cheese. This recipe combines the heartiness of tuna with the creaminess of cottage cheese, the crunch of fresh celery, and the added fiber and protein from black beans. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients:

4 oz canned tuna
110g
1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
54g
1/2 stalk celery
20g
2 tbsp black beans
33g

Instructions:

1. Prep Your Ingredients:
- Drain the canned tuna and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Finely chop half a stalk of celery.
- Rinse and drain the black beans if they are canned.
2. Combine Ingredients:
- Add the finely chopped celery and black beans to the bowl with the tuna.
- Mix in the low-fat cottage cheese, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined.
3. Season to Taste:
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce.
4. Serve:
- This salad can be enjoyed on its own, or you can serve it over a bed of greens, in a wrap, or with whole grain crackers.

Tips:

- Adjust the seasoning.: Feel free to add a pinch of salt, a dash of black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the flavors of the salad.

- Make it a meal.: For a complete meal, consider adding a handful of mixed greens or serving the salad with a side of quinoa or brown rice.

- Use fresh ingredients.: For the best flavor and texture, use the freshest ingredients possible, especially when it comes to the celery.

- Store properly.: If you make this salad ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Stir before serving to redistribute any dressing or juices.

- Customize to your taste.: Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped bell peppers, onions, or fresh herbs like parsley to suit your taste preferences.

Your Black Bean Tuna Salad with Cottage Cheese is now ready to serve! This simple yet flavorful dish is a perfect example of how nutritious ingredients can come together to create a balanced and tasty meal. Enjoy this salad on its own, or pair it with whole grain crackers or a slice of whole wheat bread.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size220 grams
Energy
Calories 170kcal7%
Protein
Protein 30g20%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 8g2%
Fiber 2.56g7%
Sugar 1.88g2%
Fat
Fat 1.77g2%
Saturated 0.65g2%
Cholesterol 44mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 30ug3%
Choline 50mg9%
Vitamin B1 0.10mg8%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg18%
Vitamin B3 12mg72%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg26%
Vitamin B9 40ug10%
Vitamin B12 3.27ug136%
Vitamin C 1.50mg2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg4%
Vitamin K 7ug6%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 77mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.14mg0%
Iron, Fe 2.63mg24%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg10%
Phosphorus, P 270mg22%
Potassium, K 400mg12%
Selenium, Se 80ug150%
Sodium, Na 540mg36%
Zinc, Zn 1.16mg11%
Water
Water 180g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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