Italian Tuna Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
• ³⁄₄ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 - 2 tbsp 3 Onion Dip Mix, or Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
• ¹⁄₂ recipe prepared Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
• ³⁄₄ cup olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup balsamic vinegar
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• ¹⁄₂ cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
• 2 - (6 oz/170 g) light tuna, packed in water, drained
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine water, quinoa, and 3 Onion Dip Mix in a Multipurpose Pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 min, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min.
2. Turn into a large bowl and stir in vinaigrette, tomatoes, olives, and tuna. Season to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.