Best 7 Tuna Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Tuna Veggie Quinoa Salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures. This delightful salad is a harmonious blend of tender tuna, a medley of crisp vegetables, and fluffy quinoa, all enveloped in a tantalizing dressing. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover a treasure trove of additional salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the refreshing Avocado, Corn, and Tomato Salad to the hearty Chickpea and Quinoa Salad, and the tangy Asian Cucumber Salad, there's a salad for every palate and occasion. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a voyage of culinary exploration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA TUNA SALAD



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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

1+ 1/2 cups Quinoa
3 cups water
2 cans of Tuna in olive oil
1 lemon- juiced
1/3 red onion - diced
2 small bell peppers (I used 1 yellow, 1 red)- chopped
1/2 cucumber - diced
1 small can pitted black olives- chopped
2 to 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
fresh basil to garnish

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, 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 AND VEGETABLE SALAD



Tuna and Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
One 15-ounce can chick peas, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
Two 6-ounce cans Italian tuna, drained
2 lemons
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine celery, tomatoes, chick peas, onions, parsley and olives. Flake tuna and add to the salad. Dress salad with juice of 2 lemons and about 1/3 cup olive oil. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss.

VEGGIE-LOADED TANGY TUNA SALAD



Veggie-Loaded Tangy Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) can or pouch albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard
2 teaspoons sweet relish
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cut bell peppers (for scooping)
Lettuce leaf "cups"

Steps:

  • Place flaked tuna in a medium bowl. Add veggies and mix well. Add mayo, honey mustard, relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Season with more salt and black pepper, to taste, if you like. Mmmmmm!

TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD



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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

ROASTED VEGGIE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ cup zucchini, cubed
½ cup sweet potato, cubed
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, diced
½ cup corn, fresh or canned
½ lemon, for juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cups quinoa, cooked
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

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

SPICY TUNA QUINOA SALAD



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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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have cooked quinoa, you can cook it according to the package directions before starting the recipe.
  • You can use any type of tuna you like, such as canned tuna, fresh tuna, or grilled tuna.
  • If you don't have canned corn, you can use fresh corn kernels. Just cook them according to the package directions before adding them to the salad.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped celery, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This tuna veggie quinoa salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and fat. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that is good for you too!

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