Tuna Quinoa Salad Food

QUINOA TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place quinoa and water in a 2-quart sauce pot. Bring to boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Set aside to cool completely. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• In the meantime, open cans of tuna and drain the oil. Transfer tuna to a small bowl. Add lemon juice, red onion, bell peppers, olives and diced cucumber. Toss lightly to combine.
• When quinoa is completely cooled, add in the tuna mixture. Pour in some olive oil and mix with a spoon to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer salad to a serving bowl. Cover with clear wrap and chill for one hour before serving. Garnish with fresh basil at the top.
• Serves 4 to 6

TUNA QUINOA SALAD

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.

SPICY TUNA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Fry the onion and peppers in the oil until soft. Add the chilli and cool slightly.
• Mix the quinoa, onion mixture, cherry tomatoes, olives and tuna together. Divide between 4 plates, pour over a little of the oil from the tuna jar, season and serve.

TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine quinoa & water in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil over medium high flame, then reduce flame to low and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, till water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes.
• Combine tuna, beans, corn, bell pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, zest, orange juice, and salt and pepper till smooth.
• When quinoa is done cooking, let cool a few minutes, then combine with veggies in bowl. Drizzle with dressing (if using), stir to mix. Serve warm or chilled.

TUNA QUINOA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Drain tuna, reserving 3 tablespoons oil.
• In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard and tarragon.
• In medium bowl, combine tuna, quinoa. Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide spinach among four plates and top with quinoa mixture.

LEMON TUNA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa in water. Set aside.
• Chop vegetables and add to cooked quinoa.
• In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, garlic and olive oil. Toss with quinoa, vegetables and tuna.
• Serve.

TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD

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.