Tuna Salad Celery Boats
Crunchy celery boats filled with a creamy, protein-packed tuna salad. Made with Greek yogurt and a hint of lemon for a refreshing, brain-boosting snack.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
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Time saver
Make ahead: You can mix the tuna salad up to 2 days in advance. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge and assemble the celery boats right before eating so they stay crisp.
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Next: Drain the tuna well and transfer it…
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Drain the tuna well and transfer it…
Drain the tuna well and transfer it to a small bowl.
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Flake the tuna with a fork
Flake the tuna with a fork, then stir in the Greek yogurt along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a small dab of Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
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Wash and dry the celery stalks
Wash and dry the celery stalks, trimming the ends and cutting each stalk in half to create smaller "boats.".
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Spoon the tuna mixture evenly into the…
Spoon the tuna mixture evenly into the hollow of each celery piece. Top with a sprinkle of dried dill or a pinch of paprika if you have some on hand, and enjoy immediately.
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