Couscous Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Couscous Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking couscous; salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; fresh ground black pepper; 1 (7 ounce) canitalian tuna in olive oil (I use two cans); 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup quick cooking couscous
salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
1 (7 ounce) canitalian tuna in olive oil (I use two cans)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1
Cook the couscous with salt to taste, according to the package directions.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the basil, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
3
Stir in the warm couscous; mix well.
4
Taste and adjust seasoning.
5
Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl with the celery, tomato, and cucumber.
6
Stir well; taste and adjust seasoning.
7
Serve at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator briefly.

339

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quick cooking couscous, salt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Tuna Salad

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