Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad With Bell Pepper Scoops
A creamy, high-protein tuna salad made with rich Greek yogurt and vibrant herbs. It is served with crisp bell pepper strips for a hydrating, low-carb crunch.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep ahead: You can easily double or triple the tuna salad base and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for grab-and-go snacks.
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Instructions
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Next: Flake the drained tuna thoroughly with a…
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Flake the drained tuna thoroughly with a…
In a small bowl, flake the drained tuna thoroughly with a fork.
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Stir in the Greek yogurt
Stir in the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried dill.
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Mix everything together until smooth and well…
Mix everything together until smooth and well combined.
Look for: smooth and well combined
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Core the bell pepper and cut it…
Core the bell pepper and cut it into thick strips.
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Arrange the bell pepper strips on a…
Arrange the bell pepper strips on a plate and use them as crunchy, hydrating scoops for the tuna salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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