Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

A vibrant and flavorful couscous salad packed with Mediterranean ingredients, tender tuna, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

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1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
12 oz canned tuna in water, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the couscous according to package directions. Typically, this involves boiling vegetable broth, stirring in couscous, covering, and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and halved Kalamata olives.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.

  4. 4

    Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and tuna mixture. Gently toss to combine everything thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Perfect With

Pita breadGreek saladHummus