Spiced Cucumber Tuna Salad Boats
Crisp cucumber halves loaded with light canned tuna, crunchy celery, and a touch of olive oil mayonnaise. High-volume, refreshing, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Angela + Lila
Angela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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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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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Steadier 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.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Store leftover tuna mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; assemble cucumber boats right before eating.
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Next: Halve 1 medium cucumber lengthwise
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Halve 1 medium cucumber lengthwise
Halve 1 medium cucumber lengthwise. Use a small spoon to gently scoop out the seeds from each half, creating hollowed-out boats.
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Combine 3 oz (85g) of drained canned…
In a small bowl, combine 3 oz (85g) of drained canned light tuna, 1 tbsp light mayonnaise, 0.25 cup finely diced celery, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried dill, and a pinch of black pepper.
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Stir the tuna salad mixture thoroughly until…
Stir the tuna salad mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Divide and spoon the tuna filling evenly…
Divide and spoon the tuna filling evenly into the hollowed cucumber channels.
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Serve immediately while cold and crisp
Serve immediately while cold and crisp.
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