Servings: 4
The bright Mediterranean flavors of this dish are nicely balanced by the pearls of Israeli couscous. Jarred preserved lemons are available at well-stocked markets, or you can make your own.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 6- to 7-oz. jars tuna fillets in olive oil, drained and flaked
- 1/2 loosely packed cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 loosely packed cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped preserved lemon, plus 2 Tbs. liquid from the jar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutritional Information
- Calories (kcal) : 260
- Fat Calories (kcal): 70
- Fat (g): 8
- Saturated Fat (g): 4.5
- Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1
- Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2.5
- Cholesterol (mg): 110
- Sodium (mg): 95
- Carbohydrates (g): 42
- Fiber (g): 0
- Sugar (g): 34
- Protein (g): 6
Preparation
- Prepare the couscous according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the tomatoes, 1 jar of the tuna, the mint, parsley, and scallions.
- In a small bowl, combine the preserved lemon and liquid, the oil, and garlic. Drizzle the dressing over the couscous, season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Transfer the couscous to a large platter, and top with the remaining jar of tuna and more pepper to taste.
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ToqueOnFire | 06/25/2020Delicious, refreshing and the perfect picnic bring. We chilled this and brought it to a “socially distanced” get together on a friends lawn. I thought about substituting regular canned tuna, but used the recommended style jarred filets and was very happy with that. Making it again tonight.
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