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!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R136.92
for 4 servings · R34.23 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 57% of packR17.14
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Red Onion needs 1Sliced Red Onions 70 g R16.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R16.99
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Dijon Mustard needs 40 mlHand Cooked Dijon Mustard Potato Crisps 50 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 80 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 10% of packR14.54
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Capers needs 40 gNon-Pareilles Caper Berries in Vinegar 200 g 200 g at R94.99 · 20% of packR19.00
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 160 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 20% of packR20.00
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Line-caught Tuna Fillets
- Whole Wheat Couscous
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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, Dijon Mustard, Feta, Line-caught Tuna Fillet, Parsley, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Salad Leaves, Tomato, 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?
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. 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. 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. 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! 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.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Loaded Tuna Salad?
Capers, Cucumber, Dijon Mustard, Feta, Line-caught Tuna Fillet, Parsley, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Whole Wheat Couscous
How many calories does Loaded Tuna Salad have?
619 calories
How much fat content does Loaded Tuna Salad have?
grams