Quinoa, Tuna & Olive Oil Salad
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cans Tuna packed in Water
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- Cayenne pepper to taste or use our Cayenne Fused Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Robust EVOO
- Juice & Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the quinoa and boil in chicken stock.
- In a large bowl, mix quinoa, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, and onion.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in fridge for at least 2 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, and cayenne pepper.
- Add tuna and dressing and mix well. Add salt & black pepper to taste.
- Now go sit and enjoy!
Tips & Bonus Information
This recipe stores well so I will make a big batch on the weekend and keep for lunches (meal 2 or 3) and lazy dinners!
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Preparation Time: Including veggie chopping, about 25 minutes
Cooking Time: Total prep and cook about 2.5 hours (includes setting time)