Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 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); Dressing (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 orange, zest of; 4 -6 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

Salad
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)
Dressing (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange, zest of
4 -6 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
salt & pepper

1
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.
2
Combine tuna, beans, corn, bell pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
3
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, zest, orange juice, and salt and pepper till smooth.
4
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained, 2 cups water, 12 ounces tuna in water, drained, and more.

Yes, Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad

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