A Healthy, Protein-Packed Salad Recipe

The Spruce Eats
Serves: 2 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • 1 medium clove garlic, grated
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 (7-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
  • 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 
  • 2 medium spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 8 large cherry tomatoes, quartered

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