Broiled Tuna Couscous Salad

Ingredients

The tuna:

• 1 1 1/4-pound skinless and boneless tuna steak, about 1 inch thick
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

The couscous:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup couscous

The salad dressing:

• 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 1 ½ cups diced, peeled and seeded tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons finely minced chopped garlic
• ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, coriander, chervil or parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    605 calories; 28 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 20 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 45 grams protein; 60 milligrams cholesterol; 1711 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler to high, or preheat outdoor grill.
2. To prepare tuna, put it on a plate and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and brush with a mixture of the oil and thyme. Cover closely with plastic wrap and let stand until ready to broil or grill.
3. If broiling, arrange steak on a rack and place under broiler, about 6 inches from heat source. Broil 4 minutes with door partly open. Turn steak and continue broiling, leaving door open, about 4 minutes more.
4. If grilling, put steak on hot grill and cover. Cook 4 minutes. Turn fish, cover grill and cook about 4 minutes more. Remove fish; let cool.
5. To prepare couscous, heat oil in a small saucepan. Add onion, garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, until vegetables are wilted. Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and add couscous, stirring. Cover closely. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Put in a bowl to cool.
6. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for salad dressing in a large bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk. Check for seasoning.
7. Cut tuna into bite-size pieces and add to the couscous in the bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss well. Serve immediately.

25 minutes