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Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe

A healthy and mayo-free tuna salad made with sustainable albacore, char-grilled veggies, and Israeli couscous.  All tossed in a homemade lemon and fresh herb champagne vinaigrette.  It's your new go-to salad all spring and summer long!
Course Entree, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 355kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can (5 ounces) Wild Selections Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
  • 1 cup pearl couscous, uncooked (aka: Israeli couscous)
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1 inch rounds
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds
  • 1 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch rounds
  • 1 small red pepper, seed and ribs removed and cut in half
  • 10 asparagus spears, trim tough ends
  • 3 green onions, chopped

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little extra for brushing the veggies to grill)
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons capers (start with 2 tbs and go up to 3 tbs if you want a lot of capers)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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Instructions

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions and set aside.  Prepare the vinaigrette dressing and set aside. 
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.  Place the sliced veggies in a large bowl, coat each slice with a little olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.  Grill the vegetables until all sides are charred and tender, about 5-10 minutes.  Remove to a cutting board to cool slightly.

  • Cut the vegetables into ½ inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the cooked couscous, the dressing, and the chopped green onions and stir well. Add the tuna and lightly toss.
    Serve immediately or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to eat (up to 2 days)

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.2mg