Creamy, protein-packed, and full of flavor—this tuna salad is made lighter with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, but still tastes rich and satisfying. Great for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups!
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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Dietary Notes: WW-Friendly · High-Protein · Low-Carb
✅ Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Seasonings: sea salt, cracked black pepper, onion powder to taste
- Optional: sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, light mayo, cottage cheese, and Dijon mustard. Stir until creamy.
- Add tuna, chopped eggs, and celery. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Garnish with paprika or chili flakes if desired.
💡 Notes
- Make it chunkier: Leave tuna in larger flakes instead of breaking it down fully.
- Lower points: Use only Greek yogurt (skip mayo & cottage cheese) for an even lighter version.
- Serving ideas: Spread on whole-grain toast, scoop into lettuce wraps, or use as a dip with veggie sticks.
🔢 WW Point Breakdown (per serving, 4 servings total)
- Tuna (0 points)
- Greek yogurt (0 points)
- Light mayo (2 tbsp = 2 points ÷ 4 = 0.5 per serving)
- Cottage cheese (½ cup low-fat = 2 points ÷ 4 = 0.5 per serving)
- Eggs (0 points)
- Celery, mustard, seasonings (0 points)
➡️ 1 point per serving 🎉
🥶 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Stir before serving—yogurt may release a little liquid.
✨ Lightened-up tuna salad that’s creamy, filling, and just 1 WW point per serving—perfect for meal prep!
