I have been working from home a couple of days a week for the last few years and I find that this Quinoa, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad puts in an appearance in my WFH kitchen at least once every two weeks. It is protein-filled which means that it fills me up and keeps me feeling full for longer than most other salads do.
Start by making the dressing from garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt. As your quinoa is cooking, assemble the salad in a large bowl by combining tuna with spinach, chickpeas, celery, cilantro, mint, spring onions, and cherry tomatoes. Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it and add it to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and stir well.
To make my version of Quinoa, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix 1 medium grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place ½ a cup of quinoa in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the quinoa and leave to soak for 5 minutes. Drain the quinoa using a sieve and wash well while running your fingers through it under cold, running water.
Place the washed quinoa in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water and ½ a teaspoon of sea salt. Bring the contents to a boil, before reducing heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the water has been absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to sit for about 5 minutes with the lid still on.
As the quinoa is cooking, mix 1 drained can of tuna with 2 cups of baby spinach, a can of chickpeas, ⅓ cup of celery, ⅓ cup cilantro, ⅓ cup mint, 2 spring onions and 8 cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Use a fork to fluff up and separate the quinoa before adding to the salad ingredients in the bowl. Pour over the dressing and stir well to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
This Quinoa, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad is a nutritious and filling working from home lunch! Try it out next time you work from home and come back to leave a review below with your thoughts.
Estoy muy agradecida por esta receta. La ensalada de quinoa es simples pero deliciosa. La hice para compartir con amigos y a todos les encantó. Muy recomendable.
OMG, this Quinoa, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad is my go-to jam for WFH days! I whip it up while juggling emails and it fills me right up. Last week, I even had it for lunch during a video call - total lifesaver! Love how fresh and easy it is. Get on it, you won't regret it!
Amazing
I was surprised how filling this salad is. I made it during a busy workday and it kept me going for hours. Thank you!
I love this salad. It's super easy and great for my busy work-from-home days. Yummy!
Excepcional. Esta ensalada es mi salvación en días de trabajo en casa. La preparo rápido y me mantiene satisfecho por horas. La mezcla de ingredientes frescos, especialmente la menta y el atún, la hacen única. Definitivamente se ha vuelto un favorito en casa.
OMG, this Quinoa Salad is a lifesaver! I whipped it up last week while juggling work calls. It's super filling and delish! My husband loved it too! Perfect for our busy WFH days. Thanks for this gem!
Superb! This salad has become my go-to quick lunch while working from home. It’s healthy, filling, and refreshin; just what I need to power through my day!
Wow!
I’ve been making this salad every other week while working from home. It’s so simple and filling. The flavors blend perfectly, and I love that it’s packed with protein. A real winner for lunch.
So good, makin' this salad for lunch is super chill.
This salad is so easy to make. Perfect for my busy days at home with the kids.
Delicious! I can't get enough of this Quinoa, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad! It's my go-to lunch while working from home. The flavors are superb, and it keeps me full for hours. I made it for my friends, and they loved it too! Seriously, try it!
Super tasty salad!
Refreshing and perfect for my current diet I brought some to my work for lunch and it filled me up for sure.
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