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Asian Inspired Gluten Free Low Carb Summer Salad

becoming_a_new_me
becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
This is absolutely delicious!!! Started throwing things together for a low-carb, protien-packed lunch, and this is what I came up with! It is absolutely delish and would make a great addition to a summer picnic table as a side dish or wonderful cold lunch!! Enjoy!

Asian-Inspired Quinoa and Veggie Tuna Salad

1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
6.4 oz pkg of Tuna
1 Cup Frozen Peas and Carrots - thawed
1 Cup Chopped Celery
2 Green onions - chopped
2 Cloves Garlic – finely chopped
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan

Makes 4 Servings (about ¾ cup each)

180 Calories
16g Carbs
15g Protein
3g Fiber
6g Fat
2g Sugar


Instead of the peas and carrots, you could use 1 cup of shredded coleslaw mix for an even tastier crunchy fix!

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  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    I love you :heart:
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    I love you :heart:

    :flowerforyou: Hugs and Kisses!!:smooched: :drinker:
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    sounds yummy, remember to do gluten free soy sauce. Not sure if that comes low sodium or not. mwah!! I am making that gluten free bean cake for dessert saturday once again. :)
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    sounds yummy, remember to do gluten free soy sauce. Not sure if that comes low sodium or not. mwah!! I am making that gluten free bean cake for dessert saturday once again. :)

    Yum!! I love that bean cake...I am thinking about making it for Father's day dinner. I already agreed to do a salad, but I know that the sister bringing the dessert won't do anything gluten free for my mom who has to be gluten free and for me who is trying. I might make some as cupcakes and take a few to have
  • AmberMagdalena
    AmberMagdalena Posts: 461 Member
    this sounds delish! ty for sharing!!
  • myshell67
    myshell67 Posts: 64 Member
    Definitely wanna try this!
  • SueD66
    SueD66 Posts: 405 Member
    Oh thank you so much. I am looking and looking and trying to cook Gluten free for my hubby. He is getting sick of the same ol thing so i so appreciate it. the last cake i made was so dryyyyyy. I"ll have to look up your bean cake:) I'm going to make a peach cobbler for Sunday with the GF bisquick. thanks again
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    Oh thank you so much. I am looking and looking and trying to cook Gluten free for my hubby. He is getting sick of the same ol thing so i so appreciate it. the last cake i made was so dryyyyyy. I"ll have to look up your bean cake:) I'm going to make a peach cobbler for Sunday with the GF bisquick. thanks again

    Here's the recipe for the bean cake: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garbanzo-bean-chocolate-cake-gluten-free/detail.aspx?src=ShareOnFacebook&recipeID=149550
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    Oh thank you so much. I am looking and looking and trying to cook Gluten free for my hubby. He is getting sick of the same ol thing so i so appreciate it. the last cake i made was so dryyyyyy. I"ll have to look up your bean cake:) I'm going to make a peach cobbler for Sunday with the GF bisquick. thanks again

    And here is a gluten free mac n' cheese that uses white beans instead of pasta
  • SueD66
    SueD66 Posts: 405 Member
    mmm mac and cheese GF.. but i don't see the thread? and thank you by the way:)
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    mmm mac and cheese GF.. but i don't see the thread? and thank you by the way:)

    Oops! Here you go...http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/631086-mac-n-cheese-makeover
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