This Tuna-Quinoa Toss makes an amazing filling lunch that will carry you over until dinner time. Quinoa is one of those super grains – it is very nutritious and full of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. This makes it a perfect lunchtime salad addition.
I often use pre-cooked quinoa for this recipe, but if you want to cook your own, combine ½ a cup of uncooked quinoa with ¾ cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 12 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to fluff the cooked quinoa. As the quinoa cooks, make a dressing from oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard. Combine cooked quinoa with remaining ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
To make this version of Tuna-Quinoa Toss, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar, ½ a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, and ½ a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Season to taste with a dash each of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place ½ a cup of cooked quinoa in a large bowl and add ¼ cup of chickpeas, ¼ cup of chopped cucumber, 1 tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese, 5 cherry tomatoes, and a pouch of tuna.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
This Tuna-Quinoa Toss is a very nutritious salad which will keep you going until dinner! Try it out soon and come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.
I HATE it when credit is not given to the original creator. This is a Cooking Light recipe with no changes. Shame on you!
Super tasty lunch
Superb lunch option!
Delicious and healthy!
This Tuna-Quinoa Toss is awesome! Perfect for busy weekdays. Tastes delish and super easy!
This Tuna-Quinoa Toss is super easy to make. My kids love it, and it keeps us full during busy afternoons. We enjoyed it on a picnic last weekend!
I made this Tuna-Quinoa Toss for a picnic with my hubby, and it was super yummy! The quinoa gave it a nice crunch, and the dressing was so fresh. I felt like a chef for a day! It was so easy to make - perfect for busy moms like me!
Super easy and delicious!
Simple, delicious, great.
OMG, this Tuna-Quinoa Toss is a game-changer! Whipped it up for lunch, and my kids loved it! So easy and packed with nutrients. Yay for healthy meals!
Delicious and filling!
This Tuna-Quinoa Toss was exceptional! I made it for lunch after a morning workout, and the flavors were just perfect. Quick and super filling, I'll be making this again!
The Tuna-Quinoa Toss is just great! I had some leftover quinoa from a earlier meal, so I tried this. It turned out delish and filled me up till dinner. Perfect for a single guy like me!
Healthy and delicious lunch!
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