This Tuna & Quinoa salad recipe is all you need if you are looking to prepare a light and healthy dish packed with protein. It is also flavorful and appealing to look at, thanks to adding an array of mixed veggies.
But for excellent flavors, it would be best if you do not overcook the veggies. Similarly, cook the quinoa until it is tender and ready to eat. With that said, here are more details on this recipe!
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Tuna And Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- ½ cup green beans
- ¼ cucumber
- A handful of cherry tomatoes
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. parsley, fresh and chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. mustard
- ¼ cup beans
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. balsamic vinegar
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Preparation:
- Cook one cup of quinoa and then drain and chill when ready.
- Cook half a cup of green beans in boiling water for three minutes.
- Boil and peel the egg.
- Slice the cucumber and tomatoes.
- Mix the quinoa with the veggies, tuna, beans, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing the chopped parsley with mustard and olive oil.
- Add the dressing to the salad in a medium-sized bowl and mix.
- Cut the egg into quarters, then top the salad with the egg cuts. Enjoy!
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