Tuna-Couscous Salad

When it comes to tuna, I imagine a tasty and easy salad recipe that will refresh, satiate and give some pizzazz to the salad dish. A juicy tuna with smooth and fine couscous is an interesting, very easy and tasty combination. Thanks to the soft consistency of both participants, tuna-couscous salad will melt on your tongue.

The couscous is easily digestible and nutritionally balanced, so you will not only please your guts, but also the entire body as well. It is very rich in fiber, so it acts detoxifying and its antioxidants will fairly protect you against possible diseases. It is suitable for diabetics and people with high blood pressure or cholesterol level.

During the summer or the dieting days, simple tuna recipes will light up your menu's lighthouse, providing you with the necessary source of protein, will please with low calorie content, and most of all you will fabulously enjoy it. The ideal combination, right?

One serving of this tuna-couscous salad will fill you up well and supplement your diet with proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. Salad is a great meal to start a new day thanks to the energy it provides you with instantly.

Instructions

1. Place finely chopped onion and dry couscous into a pot.
2. Add ½ cup of water, spices, and salt to taste, and cook until couscous absorbs all the water.
3. Mix cooked couscous with drained tuna, finely chopped fresh basil, and serve warm with salad, peppers, or other fresh vegetables.