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tuna couscous salad

Tuna and Couscous Salad

This tuna and couscous salad is a delicious, simple, light throw together couscous salad packed with flavors and made with a balsamic, herb and olive oil vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 150 gram couscous (2/3 cup)
  • 170 gram tuna (2 cans)
  • 100 gram black olives (1 cup)
  • 50 gram capers (1/2 cup)
  • 140 gram corn (1 cob/can sweetcorn)
  • 350 gram cherry tomatoes (2.5 cups)
  • 120 gram red pepper (3/4 cup)
  • 200 gram cucumber (1 medium fruit)
  • 40 gram red onion chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 8 gram basil (1/3 cup)
  • 10 gram parsley (3 tbsp)

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (45ml)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (15ml)
  • 3/4 tsp oregano dry
  • 3/4 tsp parsley dry
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Couscous – Put couscous in sauce pan (150g) add equal volume of boiled water(150 ml), put the lid on. Leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous is soft. Fluff the couscous up with a fork, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper if you like.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette – Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar with a lid that seals well, shake well and sprinkle over the salad.
  • Make the Salad – Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl, splash with the salad dressing and toss.
Keyword caprese salad, couscous, tuna