Stovetop~15 minComplexity
The Tuna Salad Lunch Box
This Tuna Salad Lunch Box delivers 23g protein and 420 calories per serving, supporting a structured lunch rotation. Batch-preps 4 servings with quick stovetop work, creating a portable option you can track across multiple days. Use it to maintain consistent daily protein intake without repeating the same cooked meal format.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •24 oz Canned Tuna
- •0.3 cup Walnuts
- •2 Green Onion (Scallion)(30g)
- •0.5 cup Mayonnaise, Regular
- •1 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •0.3 tsp 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •0.3 tsp 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •4 Celery(160g)
- •12 Bell Pepper(1428g)
- •20 Crackers, Club House Style(180g)
Instructions
- 1Drain both 12oz. cans of chunk light tuna thoroughly, pressing firmly to remove as much water as possible.
- 2Finely dice the 1 cup of celery and slice the 2 green onions.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced celery, sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
- 4Add the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until evenly combined and no dry tuna remains visible.
- 5Cut the 4 ribs of celery into 3–4 inch sticks for dipping.
- 6Divide the tuna salad evenly into 4 airtight meal-prep containers (about 1 cup per container).
- 7Arrange celery sticks and 3 mini sweet peppers in each container alongside the tuna salad. Pack 5 crackers per container in a separate compartment or small bag to keep them from getting soggy. Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Nutrition — Per Serving
779
calories
48g
protein
41g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 53g
- Saturated fat
- 5.2g
- Sodium
- 1173 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.3g
4 servings per batch · ~658g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does The Tuna Salad Lunch Box have per serving?
Each serving delivers 23g of protein with 420 calories, broken down as 35g fat and 4g carbs. This is a high-fat, low-carb composition typical of tuna-based meals.
How long does The Tuna Salad Lunch Box take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and makes 4 servings at once on the stovetop, allowing you to batch multiple lunch boxes for the week in minimal time. It's designed for efficient meal prep workflow.
Is The Tuna Salad Lunch Box good for fat loss?
At 420 calories and 23g protein per serving with only 4g carbs, this lunch box is well-suited for fat loss phases where keeping calories controlled while maintaining satiety is the goal. The high fat content provides prolonged fullness between meals.
