Make-Ahead Tuna, Vegetable and Grain Salad Recipe is Oh-So Delicious! (original) (raw)

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At this time of year, I’m ready to dig into some healthy dinners. And this tuna, vegetable and grain salad recipe is the perfect meal! It’s good for you, super delicious, and easy to make. Plus, you can prepare it up to a day ahead, and simply cover and chill. The flavors are even better once they meld together. Yum! If you have leftovers, you can enjoy this toss for lunch the next day and get two luscious and healthy meals out of it.

This salad combines tomatoes, green beans, and baby corn. It’s as colorful as it is nutritious! And it’s super easy to make. We use ready-made long-grain rice and bottled dressing so you can pull it together fast. Just watch our video to see how easy this recipe is to whip up. Then give it a try and let us know what you think

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa
1 (8.8 oz.) pkg. ready-rice, long-grain white original
8 oz. green beans, trimmed, halved diagonally
3 (5 oz.) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1 (15 oz.) can whole baby corn, drained
1 orange or red pepper, quartered and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, sliced
1/3 cup bottled olive oil-and-vinegar salad dressing
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In small pot, cook quinoa according to package directions; let cool. Fluff with fork. Meanwhile, cook ready-rice according to package directions; let cool.

Place green beans in medium microwave -safe bowl. Cover loosely with damp paper towel. Microwave until just tender, about 2 min. Transfer to colander. Rinse beans under cold water until cool; drain well and pat dry.

In large bowl, combine tuna, baby corn, pepper, tomatoes, scallions, rice, quinoa and green beans. Add dressing and parsley; toss gently until evenly coated and combined. Cover; chill at least 2 hrs. Transfer to serving bowl.

Make this tasty toss up to a day ahead, cover and chill-the flavors get better the longer it marinates

Nutrition

Calories: 330 kcal
Fat: 12 gram
Saturated Fat: 2 gram
Protein: 25 gram
Carbohydrate: 33 gram
Fiber: 4 gram
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sugar: 7 gram
Sodium: 510 mg

This story was originally published January 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM.