Mediterranean Style Tuna Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 425g/ 15oz can tuna, in extra virgin olive oil*
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper (capsicum), diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons reserved tuna oil*
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive brine
• 1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa and cook it with 1 cup of water according to the package instructions.

2. 2

   While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the celery, bell peppers, onion, and olives.

3. 3

   In a small bowl or screw-top jar, combine lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of tuna oil, olive brine, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake the jar to mix well.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients along with the cooked quinoa, then crumble the feta cheese on top.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well to coat all the ingredients.

6. 6

   Serve topped with chunks of tuna and enjoy!