Tuna, Bean, and Couscous salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 271.3
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 16.5 mg
- Sodium: 449.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Tuna, Bean, and Couscous salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
By Fiona Haynes, About.com GuideBy Fiona Haynes, About.com Guide
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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•1 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
•1 cup dry couscous
•1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
•1/2 small cucumber, chopped
•10 cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
•1 15-ounce can low-sodium red kidney beans or black beans
•2 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
•1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
•2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
•1 tbsp lemon juice
•1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
Stir in dry couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add chopped onion, cucumber, tomatoes, beans, and tuna to the couscous.
Whisk oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, or place in a small screw-top jar and shake vigorously. Drizzle over salad.
Add parsley, then toss salad until everything is well combined.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user C_ANEMONE.
Stir in dry couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add chopped onion, cucumber, tomatoes, beans, and tuna to the couscous.
Whisk oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, or place in a small screw-top jar and shake vigorously. Drizzle over salad.
Add parsley, then toss salad until everything is well combined.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user C_ANEMONE.