Black Bean Couscous and Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this vibrant Black Bean Couscous and Tuna Salad—a quick, wholesome, and protein-packed recipe that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Tender, fluffy couscous is combined with hearty black beans, flaky tuna, and a medley of fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion for a dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, enhanced with parsley and a hint of cumin, ties it all together, making it a healthy and refreshing option for busy weekdays or meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for both light lunches and potluck side dishes, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean-inspired flavors with a Southwestern twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups hot water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, black beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with extra parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2527 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1901 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
