Tuna-Couscous Salad
Easy Steamed Asparagus
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole wheat pearl couscous
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 12 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (2.6-oz) pouch low-sodium chunk light tuna in water
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Toss together couscous, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a serving bowl; divide between 2 serving plates.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1½ tsp balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Wrap asparagus in damp paper towels. Microwave asparagus in a microwave-safe dish at HIGH power 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain and rinse asparagus under cold water. Drizzle with vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
330
|
25
|
355
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Carb (g) | 35 | 5 | 40 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 460 | 150 | 610 |
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