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Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad (Ina Garten) Recipe

Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad (Ina Garten) Recipe

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Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad (Ina Garten)

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Ingredients:

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2 cups israeli couscous (10 to 12 oz)
2 (7-oz) cans or jars italian tuna, drained and flaked
2 tsp grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good olive oil
3 tbsp capers, drained
1/2 cup pitted, oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped (3 oz)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, medium-diced (4 oz)
2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped scallions (6-8 scallions)
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	363.62 Kcal (1522 kJ)
Calories from fat	328.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.47g	56%
Cholesterol	1.7mg	1%
Sodium	320.06mg	13%
Potassium	99.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.75g	2%
Sugars	1.72g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	4%
Protein	3.69g	7%
Vitamin C	27.2mg	45%
Iron	5.4mg	30%
Calcium	18mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.15 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.89g	56%
Cholesterol	1.11mg	1%
Sodium	209.62mg	13%
Potassium	65.03mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.42g	2%
Sugars	1.13g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	4%
Protein	2.42g	7%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	45%
Iron	3.5mg	30%
Calcium	11.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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