Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad On Sourdough
A creamy, high-protein tuna salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, served over toasted sourdough. Crisp celery and fresh lettuce add the perfect crunch to this quick lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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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.
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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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
You can easily batch-prep the tuna and yogurt mixture for up to 3 days in the fridge. Just keep it in an airtight container and assemble your sandwich right before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep tuna in water (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the drained tuna
- 01
Combine the drained tuna
In a small bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, and finely diced celery.
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Stir in the fresh lemon juice
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and dried dill. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Look for: smooth and well combined
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Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices until…
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices until golden.
Look for: golden
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Layer the crisp lettuce leaves onto one…
Layer the crisp lettuce leaves onto one slice of the toasted sourdough to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
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Scoop the tuna salad evenly over the…
Scoop the tuna salad evenly over the lettuce, top with the second slice of bread, and slice in half to serve.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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