Protein-Rich Tuna Avocado Quinoa Salad
This protein-rich tuna avocado quinoa salad is perfect for replenishing your body after a workout!
Your body is your temple, or so they say. When you eat this salad, you won’t feel guilty about your past unhealthy meals. This quick protein rich salad will make you full just after a few bites, while replenishing your body with nutrients. It is ready in less than 20 minutes. With just a few substitutions, this salad can be a vegetarian or vegan option as well! Whether you are looking for a post-workout meal or springtime recipes, this salad is perfect for all of the above!
Check out my video below for step by step instructions!
Substitutions
You can use grilled chicken or even steak stripes instead of the tuna for extra protein.
You can use any kind of peppers, though I do recommend sweet peppers like orange, yellow or red.
The shallot in my dressing is optional.
You can substitute the shallot for red onion.
You can use any cheese you’d like.
You can also use any dressing your prefer.
Tips:
Watch the video above for step by step instructions.
If using tuna in water, drain excess water.
If using tuna in oil, drain excess oil.
For a vegetarian option, remove the tuna.
For a vegan option, remove tuna, cheese, and dijon mustard.
Dressing:
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of vinegar
2 tbsp of dijon mustard
1/2 of a shallot
Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients (2 servings):
1/4 of a cucumber
1/2 of an orange pepper
One medium avocado
2 slices of pepper jack cheese (2 oz)
2 cups of cooked quinoa ( 2/3 cup of dry quinoa)
1 small can of tuna (3 oz)
Method:
Dice the cucumber, set in a salad bowl.
Dice the orange pepper, set aside.
Dice 1/2 of the avocado, set aside.
Dice the pepper jack cheese, set aside.
Mix all the ingredients above.
Add the tuna and break it into smaller pieces.
Add the cooked quinoa, mix well.
Add the dressing mixture to your salad and give it a good mix.
Garnish with the remaining half of avocado, and egg if desired. Et voilà!
Bon Appétit!
