Tuna Quinoa Salad Recipes

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, 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.

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.