Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Quinoa

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 480 g Tuna (canned in olive oil); 600 g Cooked quinoa; 300 g Cucumber; 200 g Cherry tomatoes; 100 g Kalamata olives; 50 g Red onion; 60 ml Lemon juice; 40 ml Olive oil; 20 g Fresh parsley; 5 g Salt; 2 g Pepper

A vibrant and flavorful tuna salad with quinoa, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes. A light and refreshing make-ahead lunch option.

Total: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 345
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 28 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Tuna (canned in olive oil)480 g
Cooked quinoa600 g
Cucumber300 g
Cherry tomatoes200 g
Kalamata olives100 g
Red onion50 g
Lemon juice60 ml
Olive oil40 ml
Fresh parsley20 g
Salt5 g
Pepper2 g

Method

4 steps

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and finely chopped red onion.
In a small jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Fold in the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.