Recipe

Tuna couscous salad

Aug 27, 2013 2:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 5 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (300g) couscous
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 425 gram can tuna in oil, drained, flaked
  • 300 gram can corn kernels, rinsed, drained
  • 1 large red capsicum, diced
  • 3 green onions (shallots), finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup basil, finely sliced, plus extra small leaves to serve
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, finely grated rind and juice of

Method

  • 1
    Bring 300ml salted water to boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, add couscous and oil and stir to combine. Cover. Stand for 5 mins. Gently fluff up couscous with a fork.
  • 2
    Transfer couscous to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Top with extra basil Serve warm or cold.

Notes

If you omit the canned tuna in this recipe, the couscous salad makes a great side dish for grilled meats and seafood, including fresh tuna steaks and lamb cutlets.

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