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Tuna and Couscous Salad

This one-dish meal of Tuna and Couscous Salad is a quick and easy solution to a satisfying weeknight meal.

All You MARCH 2012

Yield: Serves 6
Cook time:20 Minutes
Prep time:10 Minutes
Stand:15 Minutes
Total:45 Minutes
Cost Per Serving:$1.78

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Salt
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 5-oz. cans tuna packed in water, drained
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl.

2. Bring broth to a boil in a heavy pan. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large cookie sheet, spread it out and let cool for 15 minutes.

3. Transfer couscous to a bowl and stir in broccoli, tuna, olives and parsley. Toss with dressing to coat. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 535
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 1g
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrate: 66g
Fiber: 2g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 659mg

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