Tuna Veggie Quinoa Salad Food

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.

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 AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine celery, tomatoes, chick peas, onions, parsley and olives. Flake tuna and add to the salad. Dress salad with juice of 2 lemons and about 1/3 cup olive oil. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss.

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.

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.

QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
• Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
• Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.