Tuna Protein Box

Tuna Protein Box

tasty lunch recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For tuna salad:

Nutritional Information

414
calories
25g
fat
20g
carbohydrates
27g
protein
237mg
cholesterol
616mg
sodium
Tuna Protein Box

Recipe Description

This Healthy Tuna Protein Box is one of my favorite make-ahead lunches. It is packed full of protein from tuna and eggs, so this delicious lunch is sure to keep you full until dinner time!

Start by hard boiling eggs. Once cooked, leave to cool. Once cold, remove the shells and chop. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tuna salad ingredients. Once combined, divide the salad between containers. Add the remaining ingredients to the containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold for a delicious lunch.

To make Healthy Tuna Protein Box, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tuna Protein Box

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook eggs

    3 min
    Step 1 - Tuna Protein Box

    Cook 4 eggs until hard boiled. Leave to cool.

  2. 2

    Peel & chop eggs

    2 min
    Step 2 - Tuna Protein Box

    Once cool enough to handle, remove the shells. Chop into quarters.

  3. 3

    Make tuna salad

    2 min
    Step 3 - Tuna Protein Box

    Combine a 5-ounce can of drained tuna with 2 tablespoons of mayo, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir until fully mixed.

  4. 4

    Add tuna salad to containers

    1 min
    Step 4 - Tuna Protein Box

    Divide the tuna salad equally between 4 containers.

  5. 5

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Tuna Protein Box

    Divide the chopped eggs, chopped celery, grapes, apples, and cheese cubes between the containers

  6. 6

    Refrigerate and serve

    Step 6 - Tuna Protein Box

    Serve within 4 days.

This Tuna Protein Box is a tasty healthy lunch recipe. If you try this one, please come back to leave a comment below with your thoughts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews)
John
May 12, 2025
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Superb! I made this Tuna Protein Box for my lunch at work, and it reminded me of the picnics we used to have by the beach. Tasty and energizing, it kept me going all day. Totally worth it!

HappyHannah
March 10, 2025
Verified

OMG, this Tuna Protein Box is a lifesaver! I made it for my fam, and they loved it. Super easy to whip up and keeps me full all day. Plus, I can prep it ahead for busy mornings! Total win!

Laura Smith
January 19, 2025
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Great

Sunny
July 19, 2024
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So easy, love it!

Maggie
March 25, 2024
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I love this Tuna Protein Box! It's super simple to make and perfect for my busy weekdays. My hubby and I enjoyed it on a picnic last week!

Zoe Martin
December 28, 2023
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I made this Tuna Protein Box for a picnic last week. It was so easy to prepare and my husband loved it. I can't wait to make it again.

Noah
December 19, 2023
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I made the Tuna Protein Box for lunch today and loved it. It was easy to prepare and full of flavors. Perfect for busy days when I need a healthy meal.

Fiona Adams
November 17, 2023
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I made the Tuna Protein Box for a busy week and it was superb. It kept me full through the afternoon. My kids even asked for seconds. Will definitely be adding this to our regular lunch rotation.

Willy
October 20, 2023
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Delicious, simple, quick!

Ryan
October 12, 2023
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Incredible! I've made this Tuna Protein Box three times this week. It's a total lifesaver for busy lunches, perfect for my kids too! I could never get them to eat healthy before, but now they can't wait to grab this from the fridge.

Xandra
October 10, 2023
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OMG, this Tuna Protein Box is a lifesaver! I prepped it for my busy week, and it kept me fueled all day. So easy and delish!

Lindsay
October 8, 2023
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So easy, love it

YeehawJoe
April 7, 2023
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Tuna Protein Box is sooo good! Made it for lunch on a super busy day, and it hit the spot! Packed with protein, easy to make, and kept me full. Def gonna make it again!

Ryan
November 5, 2022
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Super easy lunch! I made this Tuna Protein Box for the first time last week and my kids loved it! I packed it for our picnic, and it was a hit! Really filling and delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!

Francesca Hughes
August 9, 2022
Verified

Superb meal prep!

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