Black Bean Couscous and Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunchtime game with this vibrant Black Bean Couscous and Tuna Salad—a quick, wholesome, and protein-packed recipe that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Tender, fluffy couscous is combined with hearty black beans, flaky tuna, and a medley of fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion for a dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, enhanced with parsley and a hint of cumin, ties it all together, making it a healthy and refreshing option for busy weekdays or meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for both light lunches and potluck side dishes, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean-inspired flavors with a Southwestern twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups hot water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can canned tuna, drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.25 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, black beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Step 9

Garnish with extra parsley before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1279.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	928.6

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 53.9mg	0%
Sodium 2527.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 61.3g	0%

Vitamin D 379.9IU	0%
Calcium 190.7mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1901.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 43.1%