next level tuna salad

How To Make next level tuna salad

• Step 1
  Soften one envelope of gelatin in 2/3 c. cold water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.
• Step 2
  In a mixing bowl beat the cottage cheese slightly with a mixer, then stir in gelatin and the chopped green pepper and scallion.
• Step 3
  Spread the mixture into a deep 9x13 inch pan. Chill.
• Step 4
  Soften second envelope of gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water in small saucepan, stirring over low heat til dissolved. Remove from heat.
• Step 5
  Flake the tuna with a fork into a large mixing bowl. Add celery, mayo, and lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Stir in gelatin.
• Step 6
  Carefully spread the tuna mixture over the top of the cottage cheese mixture. Chill at least 2-3 hours. Cut and serve.
• Step 7
  NOTES: I could not find a decent photo of this recipe. It's a retro-style recipe, but it's actually very light and elegant looking, and tasty enough that the pre-schoolers at the day care center where I cooked gobbled it up, when I got tuna on the cheap!
• Step 8
  * Updated serving methods, such as individual and creative shaping and garnish will make this vintage recipe a star.
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