Tuna & Quinoa Power Salad
Estimated $7.71 recipe · $3.85 per serving (US / USD)
Protein-rich quinoa salad with tuna, chickpeas, cucumber and lemon.
The recipe
Tuna & Quinoa Power Salad
Protein-rich quinoa salad with tuna, chickpeas, cucumber and lemon.
Ingredients
- 120g quinoa
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 150g cherry tomatoes
- Handful parsley
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$7.71 for 2 servings · $3.85 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 120g quinoaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 120g | $0.79 |
| 2 cans tuna, drainedPlanning assumption · $1.20 / 113 g · Assumes 113 g per can (drained where applicable) | $2.40 |
| 1 can chickpeas, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 1 cucumber, dicedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.70 |
| 150g cherry tomatoesPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Uses 150g | $1.75 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $7.71 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa, then cool slightly.
- Flake the tuna and combine with chickpeas, cucumber and tomatoes.
- Fold through the quinoa and parsley.
- Dress with lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Recipe notes
Holds up well in the fridge — ideal for two days of packed lunches.
Estimated nutrition per serving
470 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.