Tuna Quinoa Salad Recipes

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TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD

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



Tuna, avocado & quinoa salad image

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

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

SPICY TUNA QUINOA SALAD

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



Spicy tuna quinoa salad image

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

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

TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD

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



Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad image

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

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

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