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Recipes - Couscous Salad with Tuna

Recipe Name

Couscous Salad with Tuna

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Recipe Description

A tasty pasta salad that can be served alone or as a side dish for any occasion.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	15	Cook Time (minutes)	20	Ready In (minutes)	35

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1/3	cup	couscous, plain, prepared according to box
1/2	tablespoon	olive oil
1/3	small	Onion, chopped, purple onion works best
1/2	clove	garlic, chopped
7 1/8	strips	red or yellow sweet pepper, cut in strips
1/4	medium whole (2-3/5" dia)	Tomatoes, cut in half
1 1/4	ounces	6oz can of tuna in water drained
1/4	cup	Artichokes, jars or cans (Marinated)
1/3	teaspoon	crushed red pepper flakes
1/4	teaspoon	dill weed
1/2	wedge yields	lemon juice
1/2	tablespoon	parsley, chopped
1/3	teaspoon	kosher salt or to taste
4 1/4	dash	pepper, to taste

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	In a medium sized skillet, heat up one tablespoon olive oil.
3	Chop onions, garlic and slice tomatoes in half. Slice peppers into thin strips. Place onions in heated oil and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic, peppers and a pinch of salt and saute for an additional 5 minutes. Then add tomatoes, saute for another 2 minutes.
4	Prepare the box of couscous according to directions. Cover and set aside.
5	Now add tuna and artichokes to the saute pan and stir. Add pepper flakes,salt and pepper, and dill weed, stirring well.
6	Now, stir in the prepared couscous, lemon juice, olive oil and parsley. Pour into a bowl. Can serve chilled or at room temperature.

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