Tuna Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipes

QUINOA SALAD WITH SEARED TUNA

Steps:

• Thaw tuna steaks, if frozen. Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh sieve. Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Add quinoa; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Drain, if necessary. Spread on a baking sheet to cool slightly.
• On a serving platter, combine quinoa, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and red onion.
• In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and pepper. Cover and shake well to combine. Add to quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
• Lightly coat a grill pan or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle tuna steaks with 1/8 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Cook on grill pan over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish, turning once or until browned on both sides and fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and center is just pink. Thinly slice tuna steaks and serve atop salad. Garnish with fresh oregano.

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.

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

QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
• Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
• Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
• Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

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.

CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red onion. Let pickle for about 15 minutes.
• Remove the stems from the yellow and red bell peppers. Cut off the sides of the peppers, keeping the seeds and tops intact in the centers, then slice into strips and dice into small pieces. Transfer the bell peppers to the bowl with the pickled onion, along with the diced celery, grated carrots, tuna, and pasta. Toss to combine.
• Make the herb mayo dressing: In a small bowl, combine the cumin seeds, turmeric, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, chives, and carrot tops. Whisk until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
• Garnish with the celery leaves and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED VEGGIE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the zucchini, sweet potato, tomatoes, onion, and corn to the baking sheet.
• Drizzle with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with garlic salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly, keeping the vegetables separate on the pan.
• Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.
• Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl, and add the quinoa. Toss well.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the veggies and quinoa, and toss to coat.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Enjoy!