Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup lemon juice, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 (10-ounce) package couscous; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick); 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil; Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 (10-ounce) package couscous
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Prepare grill.
2
Combine water, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Place couscous in a bowl; stir in parsley and next 3 ingredients.
3
Brush tuna with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cover and grill 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill, and flake into large pieces.
4
Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour vinaigrette over couscous mixture. Add tuna, and toss. Sprinkle with pepper.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/2 cup lemon juice, divided, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 (10-ounce) package couscous, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna-Couscous 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.

Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad

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