Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Israeli couscous (10 to 12 ounces); 2 (7-ounce) cans or jars Italian tuna, drained and flaked; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons); 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup good olive oil; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/2 cup pitted, oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped (3 ounces); 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, medium-diced (4 ounces); 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped scallions (6-8 scallions); 1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, lightly packed; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

2 cups Israeli couscous (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (7-ounce) cans or jars Italian tuna, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup pitted, oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped (3 ounces)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, medium-diced (4 ounces)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped scallions (6-8 scallions)
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan.
2
Add the couscous and reduce the heat to very low.
3
Cover the pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the couscous is just tender.
4
(I pull the pot halfway off the heat.)
5
Drain in a colander.
6
Meanwhile, combine the tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, capers, olives, red peppers, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a large bowl.
7
Pour the hot couscous into the mixture and stir well.
8
Cover and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Just before serving, stir in the scallions, basil, juice of the 1/2 lemon, and 1 more teaspoon of salt.
10
Taste for seasonings and serve warm or at room temperature.

610

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Israeli couscous (10 to 12 ounces), 2 (7-ounce) cans or jars Italian tuna, drained and flaked, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons), 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous and 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.

Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad

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