Italian Tuna Quinoa Salad

35 min

4 servings

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.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 330, Fat 13 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 27 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 1 tbsp prepared Epicure Salad Dressing.