Best Quinoa Tuna Salad Recipes

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SPICY TUNA QUINOA SALAD



Spicy tuna quinoa salad image

Ready-to-eat pouches of grain mean you can have a healthy lunch in minutes. Mix with veg and sustainable tuna

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion , sliced
350g pepper , sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red chilli , finely chopped
225g pouch ready-to-eat quinoa
350g cherry tomato , halved
handful black olives , chopped
225g jar albacore tuna in olive oil, flaked

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 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

TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD



Tuna, avocado & quinoa salad image

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

TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD



Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad image

A simple salad, but full of healthy ingredients. I love this perpared pilaf style (i.e. no dressing), but my hubby prefers it with the dressing. You can switch up the ingredients, too (I do quite often depending on what I have on hand!)

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Grains

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
12 ounces tuna in water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked corn kernel (frozen will work, just defrost first)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herb (like parsley, cilantro, mint)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange, zest of
4 -6 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
salt & pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 231.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.5

QUINOA TUNA SALAD



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This high-protein dish makes a great side to any main course, or even a complete meal.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup quinoa
½ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 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. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine garbanzo beans, black olives, corn, tuna, spinach, tomatoes, olive oil, and cilantro in a large bowl; stir to coat. Stir in quinoa. Refrigerate salad to allow flavors to blend, 2 hours to overnight. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 980.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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