Tuna Quinoa Salad

Name: Tuna Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4, 4 -5 servings
Ingredients: salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 green onions, chopped; 3/4 cup dry quinoa - I used red; 2 7 ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna packed in water, drained; 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tahini; 1 lime juiced (2 tablespoons)

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Protein, carbs, and healthy fats are packed in this Tuna Quinoa Salad to make for an easy lunch you can prepare ahead of time and eat all week long.

By: Kelly (via Eatthegains)

Original Publish: Apr 14, 2015

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Yields: 4, 4 -5 servings

Nutrition Facts

233 kcalCalories

24 gProtein

21.7 gCarbs

6.4 gFat

Ingredients

salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup dry quinoa - I used red
2 7 ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tahini
1 lime juiced (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

Place the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is soft. Drain excess water.

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