Tuna Quinoa Spinach Salad Recipes

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 WITH SPINACH & TUNA

Steps:

• Mix the stock with the water and bring to boil.
• When nearly boiled add the minced garlic and frozen spinich so that it can defrost (add later if fresh).
• When boiled add the quinoa and turn heat to low, simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
• Prepare the veggies, if using frozen veggies, when liquid is nearly absorbed, heat up the veggies as per packet directions.
• When all liquid is absorbed, add the tuna and the veggies, stir through and then serve.
• Enjoy.

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.

GRILLED TUNA ON SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• For the tuna, in a small bowl combine the oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, lime peel, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Rub spice mixture on both sides of tuna steaks.
• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Grill tuna 8-10 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout, turning over once.
• Remove from grill.
• For the salad, with a whisk, mix oil, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Add spinach, cucumber and radishes.
• Toss to coat.
• Cut fish into 1/2 inch slices.
• Arrange spinach salad on four dishes and top with fish.

EASY ONE-DISH QUINOA AND TUNA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cheese and tuna in a medium sauce pan.
• Cover with lid and bring to a boil.
• Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and add cheese and tuna. Enjoy!

TUNA QUINOA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Drain tuna, reserving 3 tablespoons oil.
• In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard and tarragon.
• In medium bowl, combine tuna, quinoa. Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide spinach among four plates and top with quinoa mixture.