Best Tuna Couscous Salad Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the couscous and reduce the heat to very low. Cover the pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the couscous is just tender. (I pull the pot halfway off the heat.) Drain in a colander.
• 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. Pour the hot couscous into the mixture and stir well. Cover and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in the scallions, basil, juice of the 1/2 lemon, and 1 more teaspoon of salt. Taste for seasonings and serve warm or at room temperature.

TUNA AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar and curry power (or cumin if using). Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, chick peas, and flaked tuna and toss to coat. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away, or chill well until ready to serve for maximum flavor.

BROILED TUNA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high, or preheat outdoor grill.
• To prepare tuna, put it on a plate and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and brush with a mixture of the oil and thyme. Cover closely with plastic wrap and let stand until ready to broil or grill.
• If broiling, arrange steak on a rack and place under broiler, about 6 inches from heat source. Broil 4 minutes with door partly open. Turn steak and continue broiling, leaving door open, about 4 minutes more.
• If grilling, put steak on hot grill and cover. Cook 4 minutes. Turn fish, cover grill and cook about 4 minutes more. Remove fish; let cool.
• To prepare couscous, heat oil in a small saucepan. Add onion, garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, until vegetables are wilted. Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and add couscous, stirring. Cover closely. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Put in a bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for salad dressing in a large bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk. Check for seasoning.
• Cut tuna into bite-size pieces and add to the couscous in the bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss well. Serve immediately.

TUNA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium pan: stir in couscous.
• Remove pan from the heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
• In medium bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt pepper, sugar and garlic powder and stir to blend.
• Add the couscous, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, raisins, tuna, and corn and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.

MICHAEL SYMON'S COUSCOUS AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• # ingredients 2 cups couscous (you can use brown rice or other grains) instructions Place the couscous in a shallow bowl. # step 2 ingredients 2 cups water 1/2 cup golden raisins instructions Bring the water to a boil and add the raisins. Let the raisins plump in the water for 1 minute and then pour the water over the couscous. Cover the couscous and let sit for 5 minutes. # step 3 ingredients Salt and pepper to taste 1 can tuna (packed in water/drained) 1 small jar tuna, packed in oil and drained 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 cup chopped pickled vegetables 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 lemon, juiced and zested 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar instructions In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. # step 4 ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil instructions Fold in the couscous and serve with a little olive oil drizzled over the top.