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Tuna Lemon Couscous Salad

Thu, 06/18/2009 - 10:35 — Sarah

Summary

Yield
Prep Time10 minutes
Recipe TypesSalad

Description

Quick no cook high protein salad.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄3 c couscous
  • 1 t onion powder (not onion salt!)
  • 1 t dried mint flakes
  • 1⁄4 t true lemon powder
  • 1⁄4 t ground black pepper
  • 1 1⁄2 oz packet shelf stable balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 3 oz pouch albacore tuna
  • 1⁄3 c cool water

Instructions

At home pack the couscous, mint, onion, True Lemon and pepper in a pint freezer bag or a sandwich bag. Tuck in the tuna and dressing packets with it.

Add the cool water and dressing to the bag. Stir well, seal tightly and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff up and stir in the tuna. If you like it, dust with some Parmesan cheese.

Notes

True Lemon powder can be found in most grocery stores, often in the sugar aisle. You can also pack a lemon juice packet instead.
Find shelf stable dressing packets at www.packitgourmet.com and www.minimus.biz
On the tuna packs - they range in size from 2 to 3 ounces, depending on brand. Pick the one you like!

Dry weight of packed meal is 7 ounces.

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Comments

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 17:39 — andra

Great and easy lunch

I was a little skeptical of the couscous without hot water, but it worked great.  I skipped the tuna and added mixed dried fruit and nuts instead and it was still great.  The mint/lemon is a great flavour.  My husband who doesn't like couscous in general liked this recipe.  5th lunch on a 5 day trip.

Sat, 08/29/2009 - 17:58 — meganwilson

Tuna Lemon Couscous Salad review

Delicious! My only suggestion would be to increase the portion sizes if eating for dinner. I had to use Lite Italian dressing because I didn't have Balsamic, and it was great.