Quinoa Tuna And Chickpea Salad Food

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TUNA QUINOA SALAD



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Tuna Quinoa Salad - A light and healthy meal packed with protein. Quinoa, tuna and an array of mixed veggies are tossed in a brightly flavored, simple dressing.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Lunch     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup olive oil (regular or extra virgin)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
3/4 cup quinoa (dried)
6 ounce tuna (drained (2 cans))
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 medium cucumber (chopped)
1/2 red onion (diced)
15 ounce chickpeas ((1 can) drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Allow it to cool down fully in the fridge.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients in a bowl or mixing cup and set aside.
  • Add the cooled quinoa and remaining salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared dressing into the bowl and toss everything well. Taste for seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD



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A high protein meal with healthy fats from the avocado. This is the perfect salad to revive you after a morning workout and keep you going 'til lunch

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

100g quinoa
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice 1 lemon
½ tbsp white wine vinegar
120g can tuna, drained
1 avocado, stoned, peeled and cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved
50g feta, crumbled
50g baby spinach
2 tbsp mixed seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Tip into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the grains have swollen but still have some bite. Drain, then transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a jug, combine the oil, lemon juice and vinegar with some seasoning.
  • Once the quinoa has cooled, mix with the dressing and all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide between plates or lunchboxes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

CHICKPEA QUINOA MOCK TUNA SALAD



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This is a healthy dish. Eat it in a sandwich, on lettuce, or as a stand-alone meal.

Provided by Stef

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 rib celery, roughly chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup shredded cabbage
¼ onion, chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup raisins
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried kelp flakes
1 ½ teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  • Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

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