Gluten Free No Mayo Tuna Salad Quinoa Recipe
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If you are looking for a healthy and filling lunch on the go, this Gluten Free – No Mayo Tuna Salad Quinoa Recipe is all of those things! With tuna, quinoa and Greek yogurt dressing, this protein packed lunch will keep you satisfied all day long!
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Quinoa Tuna Salad Without Mayo
I used to eat a lot of tuna sandwiches back in my youth. Nowadays I try to limit the amount of mayonnaise that I eat. Also, most of the canned tuna brands that I had eaten for years started to taste a little too fishy for my liking {ehem . . . a little too catfood-y}.
I was excited to taste a new canned tuna product with the hope that it would have that great tuna flavor without the potent fishy smell. I am happy to report that Ocean Naturals Wild Premium Tuna tastes Awesome! It has a clean tuna flavor and mild smell. With the great taste, health benefits, ethical fishing practices and the affordability . . . I can honestly say that this will now be one of my pantry staples!
So the Ocean Naturals Canned Tuna was good to go. Now I just needed to figure out a way to transform my favorite tuna sandwich into a healthier version. A tuna sandwich without bread and mayo . . . I had to put on my thinking cap for this one!
A tuna salad quinoa bowl, of course! I have fully jumped on the quinoa bandwagon. Quinoa is an extremely versatile and healthy base ingredient that I knew would taste great in a tuna salad recipe. Add the wild premium tuna and fresh ingredients for a wholesome meal.
Now my family and I can enjoy our tuna salad in a fresh and healthy way!
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Gluten Free Tuna Salad
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 Can Ocean Naturals Tuna
- 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
- 1/2 Celery Stalk thinly sliced
- 6 Black Olives cut in half
- 1 Tb Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 1/2 Cup Clover or Alfalfa Sprouts
- 1/2 Avocado sliced or chopped
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Other Add Ins
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Sweet Peppers
- Cucumbers
Dressing
- 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tb Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tb Milk
- 2 Tb Fresh Dill chopped
- Pinch of Salt Pepper & Garlic Powder
Instructions
Dressing
- Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving.
Tuna Salad
- Cook quinoa ahead and refrigerate until cold. Follow quinoa package directions.
- Mix all tuna salad ingredients together. Add or omit ingredients according to your preferences.
- Before serving, add the Lemon Dill Dressing.
- Stir, Eat, Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
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Thanks Kristin! I really loved the Ocean Naturals Tuna! I have already restocked my pantry with more 🙂
Nicole, this looks amazing & your photos are impressive. This recipe is so fresh, so creative — I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for your hard work on this campaign! #client
Thanks! I’m so glad I tried this wonderful product! It is now a regular on my shopping list. I’ve been telling everyone how great it is 🙂