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Couscous tuna salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Couscous tuna salad is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Couscous; Tuna
Category Rice & Grains; Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • One 7-ounce can tuna, drained

  • 1 cup dry couscous

  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the couscous and let stand for 5minutes until the water is absorbed.

  • Combine the drained tuna with the couscous. Add the corn, cilantro, red wine vinegar, and olive oil to mixture. Grind in fresh pepper, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 179 cal

  • Calories from fat: 24 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 8mg

  • Sodium: 98mg

  • Carbohydrate: 27g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Sugar: 1g

  • Protein: 11g