Classic Dairy-Free Batch Tuna Salad
A classic, savory tuna salad made with crisp celery, sweet relish, and celery seed. Perfectly balanced with a light mayonnaise coating for a high-protein meal prep.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
3 servings
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Amanda 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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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.
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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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Prep
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Next: Drain 3 cans (5oz each) of tuna…
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Drain 3 cans (5oz each) of tuna…
Drain 3 cans (5oz each) of tuna thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer or by pressing the lids firmly against the cans to remove excess liquid.
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Flake the drained tuna with a fork…
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
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Add 0.75 cup of finely diced fresh celery, 3 tbsp of real mayonnaise, 1.5 tbsp of sweet pickle relish, and 0.25 tsp of celery seed to the bowl.
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Gently fold the ingredients together using a…
Gently fold the ingredients together using a spoon until the tuna is evenly coated and mixed, but not over-blended or wet.
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Taste the salad and season with a…
Taste the salad and season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper if desired.
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Divide into 3 equal portions (about 3/4…
Divide into 3 equal portions (about 3/4 cup per serving). Serve immediately or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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