Low Fat Tuna, Bean and Couscous Salad
Source : Fiona Haynes, Your About.com Guide to Low Fat Cooking
This low-fat tuna, bean and couscous salad makes a fast, healthy and
nutritious supper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry couscous
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 small cucumber, chopped
10 cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
1 15-ounce can low-sodium red kidney beans or black beans
2 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
Stir in dry couscous.
Cover and remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add chopped onion, cucumber, tomatoes, beans, and tuna to the couscous.
Whisk oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, or place in a small
screw-top jar and shake vigorously.
Drizzle over salad.
Add parsley, then toss salad until everything is well combined.
Serves 6
Per Serving: Calories 260, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat 4g (sat
0.7g), Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 135mg, Carbohydrate 36.8g, Fiber 5g,
Protein 19.5g
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