Name: Tuna couscous salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
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

Tuna couscous salad

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

20M

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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.

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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