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Tuna Pasta Salad

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This tuna pasta salad is a simple, nourishing and family-friendly meal that comes together quickly with everyday ingredients. It combines quality tuna, fresh herbs, vegetables and a lemon dressing for a light yet satisfying whole food lunch or dinner. Perfect for a warm weather light meal, lunchboxes or meal prep, it’s one of those reliable…

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Tuna Omelette

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When you need something nourishing and fast, this tuna omelette is a great go-to. It’s high in protein, full of flavour, and super versatile. Whether you’re using pantry staples or trying to use up leftover herbs and cheese, this is a throw-together meal that really delivers. Health benefits Eggs are a fantastic source of complete…

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Easy Tuna Vegetable Patties

| Make-ahead Meals, Fish & Seafood, Freezable Meals, Breakfast, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Members only

Easy Tuna Vegetable Patties are a wholesome and versatile meal that’s perfect for busy families. They’re packed with grated vegetables, flaked tuna and simple pantry ingredients, making them a nutritious, budget-friendly option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. These patties are crisp on the outside and bursting with flavour inside. Health benefits These patties are…

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Asian Tuna

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This Asian tuna recipe is packed with delicious, zesty flavors, making it a versatile addition to your meals. Whether you’re tossing it through noodles, using it as a salad topping, or serving it on crackers, this easy recipe will quickly become a favourite. Health benefits This dish is full of fresh herbs like mint and…

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Pumpkin Tuna Pasta Bake

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This pumpkin tuna pasta bake is a delicious, nourishing meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Roasted pumpkin and red onion are blended into a creamy sauce, combined with tuna, pasta, and kale, then baked until golden and bubbling. It’s a family-friendly dish that’s simple to make and full of comforting flavours. Health benefits This dish…

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Quick Tuna Nachos

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These Quick Tuna Nachos are a perfect pantry meal, an excellent go-to when I’m needing an easy, quick meal. I love the crunch of corn chips and the bursts of juicy corn, flakes of tuna, melty cheese and everything else. This is also a great build-your-own-bowl – keep the salad separate and everyone can add…

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Tuna Lasagne

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This Tuna Lasagne is a budget-friendly meal that my family really enjoys – even my fish-hating daughter! The tuna is not dominant at all and it’s very easy to make with either the conventional method of cooking or using the Thermomix for part or all of it (other than baking in the oven!). It’s funny,…

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Maltese Tuna Pumpkin Pie

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This Maltese Tuna Pumpkin Pie was a recipe request by a Well Nourished Family member. After a fair bit of research and trials of various flavour combinations, this delicious pie was born. Traditionally, there seemed to be two ways to make the filling, one more chunky (which is what I went with as it requires…

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Tuna Nourish Bowl

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Fish & Seafood, Healthy Lunchbox, Members only, Salads

Looking for a satisfying and healthy lunch option that won’t break the bank? Look no further than this Tuna Nourish Bowl! Packed with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich tuna, leafy greens, and fiber-filled veggies, this bowl is a great way to fuel your body while keeping your taste buds happy. Plus, with the ability to make…

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Tuna Corn Quinoa Fritters

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These simple Tuna Corn Quinoa Fritters are one of my favourite ways to use up leftover quinoa. Even with cooking the quinoa fresh, they are a super simple, protein rich breakfast, meal or snack. If you’re wanting a satisfying vegetarian option for a meal, this is perfect to increase the servings and serve alongside a…

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Simple Tuna Dip

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This Simple Tuna Dip is a great, protein and omega 3 fatty acid rich dip that my whole family loves. It’s super adaptable to a variety of dietary requirements and really easy to make too. I only buy tuna in brine, spring water or 100% olive oil (make sure it’s not an olive oil blend…

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Tuna Pasta Bake

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This Tuna Pasta Bake recipe is a very adaptable family meal. I love having a tasty tuna recipe to go to as it’s a sure-fire option when I’ve forgotten to get meat out of the freezer! This recipe could also be considered a Mornay since it has a cheesy white sauce, but there are a…

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Healthy Tuna Patties

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These healthy Tuna Patties are a delicious and versatile option for a light meal or snack. Made with simple ingredients like potato, tuna, and fresh herbs, they’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly paired with a sauerkraut mayonnaise. These Tuna Patties are from a recipe I created for EatWell Magazine as…

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Baked Potatoes with Tuna Mayonnaise

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Baked potatoes with tuna mayonnaise are a quick and delicious meal that combines creamy tuna filling with a fluffy potato base. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a simple, satisfying dish, this recipe is easy to customise with your favorite toppings. When I can’t be bothered cooking, or I’m using the last of…

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Tuna Tomato Penne (one pot)

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This Tuna Tomato Penne (in one pot) is a delicious, healthy easy to make meal. You don’t have to pre-cook the pasta which makes for one less thing to wash up. I also love the consistency of the sauce when the pasta is cooked in it. Best of all this can be easily varied to…

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Lemon, Tuna and Quinoa Salad

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Every time I cook a batch of quinoa, I always make extra so I can make a salad for the kids and I for lunch the next day. Our favourite combo is this lemon tuna quinoa salad – it’s fresh, zesty and really quick and easy to throw together. Feel free to add in any raw or cooked vegetable you like, this is a very versatile recipe.

To source the most sustainable brands of tuna (in Australia), click here.

Health benefits

Quinoa is a complete protein and a great source of fibre, I’ve written about here.  Tuna adds lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the fresh veggies provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

This gluten-free recipe combines cooked and cooled quinoa, canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, carrot, and fresh herbs, all dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette made with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and smoked paprika.

How to make lemon tuna quinoa salad

Start by rinsing and cooking the quinoa in a saucepan, letting it steam and cool. Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar. Mix the cooked quinoa and tuna in a large bowl, then gradually add the dressing. Fold in the cherry tomatoes, carrots, greens, and fresh herbs. Toss well to serve.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Serve this salad as a main dish or a side with some crusty bread. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Vary lemon tuna quinoa salad to suit your needs

For a vegan or vegetarian version, replace the tuna with tofu or tempeh. You can also add nuts, seeds, or crumbled feta for extra flavour and texture. If tuna isn’t your thing, try substituting it with shredded chicken or beef.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.

Lemon Tuna Quinoa Salad is a light, protein-packed meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's nutritious, delicious & easy to make.
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Lemon, Tuna and Quinoa Salad

This Lemon, Tuna, and Quinoa Salad is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing, it's nutritious and delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 130 g quinoa - or 2 cups cooked
  • 185 g can tuna -drained
  • 10 cherry tomatoes -halved
  • 25 g leafy greens (1 cup)
  • ¼ bunch/s fresh coriander or mint leaves -leaves picked off stems
  • 1 carrot/s (large) grated or julienned

Dressing

  • ½ lemon/s -zest and juice
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil extra virgin (or roughly double the quantity of oil to lemon juice) (¼ cup)
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper -to taste
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Firstly rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve really well for at least 1 minute (this removes the bitter saponins from the quinoa). Cook the quinoa by placing it into a pot with 1½ cups of water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease the heat a bit to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes. This step gives the quinoa time to pop open and the little white spiral to appear. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool.
  • Place all of the dressing ingredients into a jar and shake well to combine.
  • In a large bowl mix together the quinoa and tuna.
  • Mix through the dressing, adding gradually until the quinoa and tuna are well coated but not drowning in dressing.
  • Now fold through the tomatoes, carrot, leafy greens and herbs. Enjoy!

Store

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Vegan and vegetarian 

Omit the tuna and add in thinly sliced tofu or tempeh and toasted nuts.

Don't like tuna

Replace it with another cooked meat like shredded or diced chicken, lamb or beef.

Add nuts, seeds or dukkah

This is lovely topped with toasted nuts, seeds or even dukkah to add in a nice crunch.

Add feta or goat feta

This is delicious with feta mixed through too.
 
For lots more sides and salad inspo, take a look at my hugely popular ebook ˜Well Nourished Sides and Salads’- where vegetables become the hero of the dish!
It’s great value at just $9.95, click HERE to take a look.
 

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