Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
A quick, no-cook salad featuring protein-rich tuna, creamy white beans, and peppery arugula. Tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing for an instant energy boost.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
Track: comfort + portion
Appetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Brain fog
Add the missing context
Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
Track: focus + previous night
Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Make it ahead: You can mix the tuna and beans up to 3 days in advance. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and spoon it over fresh arugula right before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep chunk light or albacore tuna (drained), cup white beans (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a medium bowl
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In a medium bowl
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
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Add the rinsed white beans
Add the rinsed white beans, sliced red onion, and fresh lemon juice.
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Drizzle with olive oil
Drizzle with olive oil, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
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Place the fresh arugula on a plate…
Place the fresh arugula on a plate or in a serving bowl, then spoon the tuna and bean mixture over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make it ahead
Make it ahead: You can mix the tuna and beans up to 3 days in advance. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and spoon it over fresh arugula right before eating.
Mellow the onion
Mellow the onion: If raw red onion feels too sharp or disrupts your digestion, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes before draining and adding them to the salad.
Extra flavor
Extra flavor: A spoonful of capers or diced Kalamata olives makes a great addition if you have them on hand.
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