1/2cupchopped California walnutsplus 4 large pieces for garnish
1 8oz.package large grain couscousalso called Israeli pasta
2 1/2cupsWater
1Small onionchopped
2 6oz.cans water-packed tunadrained
1Tbsppitted green oliveschopped
1Tbspcapersdrained
1/3cupchopped Italian parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
2medium red tomatoesthickly sliced
2medium yellow tomatoesthickly sliced
1head frisu00e9ecurly endive
3Tbspsreduced calorie red wine vinaigrette
Instructions
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a sheet pan and toast until lightly browned, for about 5-7 minutes. Cool.2 Spray a medium nonstick saucepan with canola cooking spray. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until just softened.3 Add couscous and cook until lightly browned. Add 2 1/2 cups water; cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly.4 Add 1/4 cup of the walnuts, tuna, olives, capers, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.5 Wash frisée, separate leaves and toss with vinaigrette. Divide evenly between 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts. Stack slices of tomatoes, in alternating colors in the centers of the 4 plates, on top of the frisée.6 Fill four 8-ounce ramekins (or custard cups) with couscous mixture and pack tightly. Invert ramekin on top of tomato slices to unmold. Garnish with reserved walnut pieces and sprig of frisée.7 Serve immediately. Serves 4.