Tuna And Pepper Yogurt Salad Toast
A refreshing, high-protein tuna salad made with creamy Greek yogurt and crisp red bell pepper, served open-face on toasted whole-wheat bread. It is a light, satisfying lunch that comes together in minutes to fuel your post-swim recovery.
Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marla + Lila
Marla 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can mix the tuna, yogurt, and bell pepper salad up to 24 hours in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Toast the bread right before serving to keep it crisp.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the Greek yogurt
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Combine the Greek yogurt
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, canned tuna, and finely diced red bell pepper. Mix thoroughly until the tuna is flaked and evenly coated by the yogurt.
Look for: the tuna is flaked and evenly coated by the yogurt
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Place the slice of whole-wheat bread in…
Place the slice of whole-wheat bread in a toaster and toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Look for: golden brown and crisp
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Spread the creamy tuna mixture evenly over…
Spread the creamy tuna mixture evenly over the warm slice of toasted bread.
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Top with fresh baby spinach leaves for…
Top with fresh baby spinach leaves for an extra nutrient boost and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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