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Quinoa Tuna Salad
Julie
"This high-protein dish makes a great side to any main course, or even a complete meal."
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Ingredients
2 h 35 m servings 311 calsOriginal recipe yields 6 servings
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- Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine garbanzo beans, black olives, corn, tuna, spinach, tomatoes, olive oil, and cilantro in a large bowl; stir to coat. Stir in quinoa. Refrigerate salad to allow flavors to blend, 2 hours to overnight. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 311 calories; 14 g fat; 33.5 g carbohydrates; 16.7 g protein; 13 mg cholesterol; 981 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Read all reviews 89 Ratings
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Most helpful positive review
9/15/2012
I found this really good. I increased the quinoa to 1/3 cup (2/3 cup water) and instead of the tomatoes, I used Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with peppers) and put in 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar...
Most helpful critical review
9/14/2012
From a nutritional stand point this dish is amazing. It's packed with protein, but you feel like you are carb loading. A win-win for a pre-diabetic fitness freak like me. However, as written it'...
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9/14/2012
From a nutritional stand point this dish is amazing. It's packed with protein, but you feel like you are carb loading. A win-win for a pre-diabetic fitness freak like me. However, as written it'...
9/15/2012
I found this really good. I increased the quinoa to 1/3 cup (2/3 cup water) and instead of the tomatoes, I used Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with peppers) and put in 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar...
6/6/2014
This was a good, maybe somewhat bland if I hadn't added extras, base recipe. I added some horseradish mustard, onions, and celery to give it more crunch and make the taste more vibrant. I didn't...
2/23/2014
very bland. I was excited because of all the super healthy ingredients, but really lacking in the seasoning/spices/herbs
6/2/2017
Really good and filling for a salad. All of the flavors blend nicely together with just olive oil and cilantro for a dressing and herb
5/28/2016
I added a few more ingredients: celery, red pepper, carrots, edamame and a bit more EEOV - this made a huge amount - very tasty and so healthy....
6/9/2014
This is delicious with subs and additions. 3 stars as is, but 5 with additions. I used black beans instead of garbanzo beans, I doubled the quinoa, added 1/2 diced red pepper, 1/4 cup diced onio...