Loaded Tuna Salad

Name: Loaded Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Capers; Cucumber; Danish-style Feta; Dijon Mustard; Fresh Parsley; Line-caught Tuna Fillet; Line-caught Tuna Fillets; Pitted Kalamata Olives; Red Onion; Salad Leaves; Tomato; Tomatoes; Whole Wheat Couscous

This isn’t your average tuna salad, this one is jam-packed with yum! It has fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, acidic capers, zingy red onion, salty feta and a classic Dijon mustard. It’s quick to make and absolutely divine to eat, try it!

Loaded Tuna Salad

with couscous & Kalamata olives

4.5

34 reviews

Hands on Time: 10 - 25 minutes

Overall Time: 15 - 30 minutes

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Ingredients:

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Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
Salt & Pepper
Water
Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
Paper Towel

Serves 1

FLUFFY COUSCOUS
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 125ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with the fork.
SEARED TUNA
Pat the tuna steak dry with some paper towel. Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the tuna and sear for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan on completion. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Season to taste.
LOADED SALAD
In a salad bowl, add the rinsed Salad Leaves, the halved olives, the Tomato chunks, the Cucumber half-moons, the sliced onion (to taste), the drained feta, and the cooked couscous. Toss with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
DRESSING WITH A KICK
In a small bowl, combine the drained Capers, the mustard (to taste), a sweetener of choice (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Add water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. Season to taste.
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Plate up a heaping helping of the loaded couscous salad. Top with the seared tuna chunks and drizzle over the caper mustard dressing. Sprinkle over the picked parsley. Well done, Chef!

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Serves 2

FLUFFY COUSCOUS
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 250ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with the fork.
SEARED TUNA
Pat the tuna steaks dry with some paper towel. Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the tuna and sear for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan on completion. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Season to taste.
LOADED SALAD
In a salad bowl, add the rinsed Salad Leaves, the halved olives, the Tomato chunks, the Cucumber half-moons, the sliced onion (to taste), the drained feta, and the cooked couscous. Toss with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
DRESSING WITH A KICK
In a small bowl, combine the drained Capers, the mustard (to taste), a sweetener of choice (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Add water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. Season to taste.
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Plate up a heaping helping of the loaded couscous salad. Top with the seared tuna chunks and drizzle over the caper mustard dressing. Sprinkle over the picked parsley. Well done, Chef!

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Serves 3

FLUFFY COUSCOUS
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 375ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with the fork.
SEARED TUNA
Pat the tuna steaks dry with some paper towel. Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the tuna and sear for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan on completion. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Season to taste.
LOADED SALAD
In a salad bowl, add the rinsed Salad Leaves, the halved olives, the Tomato chunks, the Cucumber half-moons, the sliced onion (to taste), the drained feta, and the cooked couscous. Toss with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
DRESSING WITH A KICK
In a small bowl, combine the drained Capers, the mustard (to taste), a sweetener of choice (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Add water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. Season to taste.
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Plate up a heaping helping of the loaded couscous salad. Top with the seared tuna chunks and drizzle over the caper mustard dressing. Sprinkle over the picked parsley. Well done, Chef!

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Serves 4

FLUFFY COUSCOUS
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 500ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with the fork.
SEARED TUNA
Pat the tuna steaks dry with some paper towel. Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the tuna and sear for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan on completion. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Season to taste.
LOADED SALAD
In a salad bowl, add the rinsed Salad Leaves, the halved olives, the Tomato chunks, the Cucumber half-moons, the sliced onion (to taste), the drained feta, and the cooked couscous. Toss with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
DRESSING WITH A KICK
In a small bowl, combine the drained Capers, the mustard (to taste), a sweetener of choice (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season to taste.
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Plate up a heaping helping of the loaded couscous salad. Top with the seared tuna chunks and drizzle over the caper mustard dressing. Sprinkle over the picked parsley. Well done, Chef!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Loaded Tuna Salad?

The preparation time for Loaded Tuna Salad with couscous & Kalamata olives is between 10 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Loaded Tuna Salad with couscous & Kalamata olives?

The total time required to make Loaded Tuna Salad with couscous & Kalamata olives is between 15 and 30 minutes.

How many servings does Loaded Tuna Salad provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Loaded Tuna Salad?

Capers, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Parsley, Line-caught Tuna Fillet, Line-caught Tuna Fillets, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes, Whole Wheat Couscous

What is the nutritional information of Loaded Tuna Salad?

Calories: 619, Carbs: 53 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58.1 grams, Sugar: 12.4 grams, Salt: 1085 grams

How do I prepare Loaded Tuna Salad?

SIMPLY STUNNING!: Plate up a heaping helping of the loaded couscous salad. Top with the seared tuna chunks and drizzle over the caper mustard dressing. Sprinkle over the picked parsley. Well done, Chef! FLUFFY COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 250ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with the fork. SEARED TUNA: Pat the tuna steaks dry with some paper towel. Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the tuna and sear for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan on completion. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Season to taste. LOADED SALAD: In a salad bowl, add the rinsed salad leaves, the halved olives, the tomato chunks, the cucumber half-moons, the sliced onion (to taste), the drained feta, and the cooked couscous. Toss with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. DRESSING WITH A KICK: In a small bowl, combine the drained capers, the mustard (to taste), a sweetener of choice (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Add water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. Season to taste.