Quinoa Tuna Salad Recipe
A fresh and healthy quinoa tuna salad packed with veggies and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
Vegetables
- 1 English cucumber English cucumber (quartered)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup red onion (sliced)
Canned Tuna
- 2 cans tuna drained
Herbs
- 0.5 cup parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup cilantro
Garlic
- 3 cloves garlic
Dressing
- 2 lemons lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon or country mustard
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 0.5 tbsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions, drain, and cool.
- Chop veggies and drain tuna, then set aside.
- Blend dressing ingredients until creamy.
- Combine quinoa, veggies, and tuna in a bowl, then toss with dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and store leftovers in an airtight container.