Are you looking for a healthy and delicious recipe for tuna veggie quinoa salad? Look no further! This colorful and flavorful salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it the perfect meal for a healthy lunch or dinner. With a base of quinoa, tuna, and a variety of fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to satisfy your appetite and leave you feeling energized and satisfied. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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QUINOA SALAD WITH SEARED TUNA
Quinoa is one of our favorite whole-grains because it is gluten-free, loaded with protein and contains all of the essential amino acids. In this recipe, we've paired the quinoa with quickly seared tuna steaks for a delicious main-dish salad that's ready in under an hour.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Tuna Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUINOA TUNA SALAD
Quinoa Tuna Salad is very light, healthy and very refreshing all at the same time. It's made with red onion, bell peppers, cucumbers, olives, canned tuna and quinoa with a splash of lemon and extra-virgin olive oil to give it more flavor. Perfect salad to make all year long!
Provided by 2 sisters recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!
Provided by JANELLECOLE
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE
Quinoa with various veggies and a zesty (and easy) vinaigrette that makes a wonderful salad dressing for any salad. I used one English cucumber instead of 2 normal cucumbers because we prefer the taste. Cook the quinoa with the water as you would normal rice (works in a rice cooker as well).
Provided by Randy Finger
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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
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
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
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
CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lemon, lemon, small red onion, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, celery stalks, carrots, solid white canned tuna in water, dried farfalle pasta, celery, whole cumin seeds, ground turmeric, white vinegar, dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, large fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, reserved carrot tops and stem
Provided by Hellmann's
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams
ROASTED VEGGIE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomato, red onion, corn, lemon, olive oil, garlic salt, pepper, quinoa, apple cider vinegar, fresh parsley
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793 calories, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. If possible, buy organic vegetables and fruits.
- Cook the quinoa perfectly: Quinoa is a delicate grain, so it's important to cook it correctly. Follow the instructions on the package or use a rice cooker to ensure that the quinoa is cooked evenly and fluffed.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you add to your salad, the more nutritious and flavorful it will be. Some good options include cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini.
- Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad. Too much dressing will overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately: Quinoa salad is best served immediately after it's made. The quinoa will start to absorb the dressing and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Tuna veggie quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories. This salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Try adding different vegetables, fruits, or herbs. You can also use different types of fish, such as salmon or cod. With so many possibilities, you're sure to find a tuna veggie quinoa salad that you love.
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