Creamy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Bento
A refreshing and protein-packed tuna salad made creamy with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Served with crisp vegetables and whole wheat crackers for the perfect lunch box.
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make ahead: The tuna salad will keep beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep solid white 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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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
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Stir in the plain Greek yogurt
Stir in the plain Greek yogurt, finely diced celery, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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For a little extra richness
For a little extra richness, stir in the olive oil and Dijon mustard.
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Assemble your bento box or plate
Assemble your bento box or plate: place the tuna salad in one section, and arrange the cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and whole wheat crackers alongside it.
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Use the crackers and crisp vegetables as…
Use the crackers and crisp vegetables as edible scoops for the tuna salad.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make ahead
Make ahead: The tuna salad will keep beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
Mix up the crunch
Mix up the crunch: Feel free to swap the celery for diced cucumber, radishes, or bell pepper depending on what you have in your crisper drawer.
Boost the flavor
Boost the flavor: Add a pinch of dried dill, garlic powder, or smoked paprika to the tuna mix for an easy savory upgrade.
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