Lemon 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 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.

LEMON TUNA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa in water. Set aside.
• Chop vegetables and add to cooked quinoa.
• In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, garlic and olive oil. Toss with quinoa, vegetables and tuna.
• Serve.

LEMON-BASIL QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

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.