Quinoa Tuna Salad (Salad Rice)

You can enjoy plenty of nutritious quinoa. It's perfect as a low-carb substitute for a main dish.
The origin of this recipe
A friend taught me a delicious tuna salad rice recipe, so I adapted it using quinoa, which is lower in carbs.
Quinoa Tuna Salad (Salad Rice)
You can enjoy plenty of nutritious quinoa. It's perfect as a low-carb substitute for a main dish.
The origin of this recipe
A friend taught me a delicious tuna salad rice recipe, so I adapted it using quinoa, which is lower in carbs.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa and cook it in a rice cooker with an equal amount of water.
- 2
Chop the red onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces that will mix well with the quinoa.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, corn, and drained tuna. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and mix well.
- 4
Adjust the taste with salt and black pepper, and it's ready to serve.
- 5
Published in May 2016 in Cookpad Magazine Vol. 6 'Department Store Style Salad' supplement.
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