Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad

Inspired by one of my favorite sushi rolls, this Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad makes the perfect quick & easy lunch idea...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.®.  

With my youngest back at school 5 days a week now & the busiest time of the year for most of us food bloggers just around the corner, I am ready to get re-focused on some of my own personal goals that I want to accomplish before the end of the year. One of my biggest goals for this past year has been to work towards getting myself to a better & more healthier place physically. 

I have come a long way in the past few months- making my gym time & yoga practice a priority and making better choices when it comes to my daily diet- but I don't want to lose any of that progress as we head into the upcoming holiday season.

In addition to having a vitamin-packed green smoothie for breakfast most mornings of the week, I have also been focusing on creating healthier quick & easy lunch ideas. One of my go-to's for lunch at home or on the go is a filling quinoa salad. 

I usually make a big batch of quinoa at the beginning of each week so I can conveniently have it hand in the refrigerator. Sometimes I toss it with tuna, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, & a light dressing, and sometimes I saute veggies to add to it & serve it warm.

But perhaps one of my new favorite ways to enjoy a quick & flavorful quinoa salad for lunch is with this super easy recipe I am sharing with you all today for my Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad...

This quinoa salad is inspired by one of my favorite sushi rolls- spicy tuna. I whipped up a quick & easy spicy dressing for this salad, and then tossed it with whole grain quinoa, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, & StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® Yellowfin Tuna. 

Not only are StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® Pouches easy & convenient, but they are also happen to be packed in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil giving their tuna & salmon a rich, yellow mellow flavor and an incredibly tender texture. 

I just love how versatile these pouches are as a base for some of my favorite quick & simple lunch ideas. Naturally rich in Omega 3s, StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® Pouches are also the perfect addition to your Keto, Paleo, or Mediterranean diet.

This Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad is the perfect lunchtime solution for when I am working at home to meet a deadline for an upcoming project, and I happen to be short on time. I can still enjoy a quick & easy to make lunch without sacrificing flavor or having to momentarily sidestep my healthier eating habits.






And can I tell you all a little secret really quickly- this quinoa salad does taste exactly like a spicy tuna roll from your favorite sushi joint! ;)

What are some of your favorite ways to use StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® Pouches in quick & easy lunch ideas?

Yield: Serves 1

Author: Carrie Robinson

Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad

prep time: 15 min cook time: 0 total time: 15 min

ingredients:

For the dressing

• 1 tbsp  reduced fat mayonnaise 
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

For the quinoa salad

• 2/3 cup quinoa, cooked & chilled
• 1 (2.6 oz) pouch of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® Yellowfin Tuna
• 1/2 cup of julienned cucumber
• 1/2 of an avocado, chopped
• Black sesame seeds (for garnishing, optional)

instructions:

How to cook Spicy Tuna Roll Quinoa Salad

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, & lemon juice until well blended. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine the quinoa, tuna, cucumber, & avocado. Toss with the spicy dressing. Top with black sesame seeds before serving, if desired. 
3. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.®.