Begin by opening two cans of high-quality tuna, draining excess liquid carefully. Transfer the tuna into a medium to large mixing bowl, using a fork to gently flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

Wash and finely chop one stalk of fresh celery and half of a red onion, then add these to the bowl with the flaked tuna.

In the same bowl, incorporate about one cup of cottage cheese, along with two tablespoons of lemon juice and three to four tablespoons of buffalo sauce. Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.

Gently mix all the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

After chilling, stir the salad before serving, and adjust any seasonings as needed. Serve cold.