Mediterranean Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
A bright, herby, high-protein tuna salad made creamy with Greek yogurt, crisp celery, and a pop of briny capers. Designed to perfectly scoop over a fresh green side salad.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Katrina + Lila
Katrina 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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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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Time Saver: Chop your celery and onion ahead of time so you can assemble this lunch in under 5 minutes.
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Next: Drain the liquid thoroughly from the canned…
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Drain the liquid thoroughly from the canned…
Drain the liquid thoroughly from the canned albacore tuna. Flake the tuna into a medium mixing bowl using a fork until it is finely broken apart.
Look for: it is finely broken apart
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Add the Fage Greek yogurt
Add the Fage Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped celery, red onion, capers, and fresh dill to the bowl.
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Stir the mixture vigorously with a spoon…
Stir the mixture vigorously with a spoon until the ingredients are completely combined and the tuna is evenly coated with the yogurt dressing.
Look for: the ingredients are completely combined and the tuna is evenly coated with the yogurt dressing
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Taste the mixture and season with a…
Taste the mixture and season with a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper. If you prefer a colder texture, chill the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Allow: 10 to 15 minutes
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Divide the tuna salad into two equal…
Divide the tuna salad into two equal portions. Scoop one portion directly on top of your prepared side salad and store the second portion in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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