I finally started Spring cleaning this week. I’m an odd ball and actually look forward to this annual opportunity to get all OCD with the neat and tidiness. I find it to be quite the little life refresher!
Plus, I splurged on a fancy ginger-pear room spray that makes everything smell like pie. It’s an epic spritzing experience.
Another important (and selfish – hehe) perk of getting my clean on is the bounty of forgotten things I rediscover in the process. It’s like Christmas in April!
Among the things I discovered during my cleaning adventure was a whopping 15 cans of tuna sitting in the back of my pantry. I don’t know when or why I decided I needed that much canned fish, but there they were…
Luckily canned tuna is super easy (and cheap) to get your hands on. So you can buy your very own and make a salad just like one!
Couscous gets all mixed up and crazy with diced cucumbers, tangy feta, bright dill, and roasted red peppers and tossed in a light and lovely lemon vinaigrette.
It’s full of flavor, fast to make, and makes for enviable leftovers. Grab your tuna, people!
Couscous Tuna Salad with Cucumber, Feta, Dill, and Roasted Peppers with Lemon Vinaigrette – Baker by Nature
2 cups couscous, cooked
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans tuna, drained
1 english cucumber, diced
6 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup dill, chopped
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
Cook couscous according to package instructions. Once the couscous is cooked and removed from heat stir in the olive oil and chopped dill. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and let cool for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, stir in the tuna, cucumber, half the feta, and the roasted peppers. Toss with vinaigrette and sprinkle remaining feta cheese on top before serving.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dijion mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a small dish whisk ingredients together until well blended. Pour over salad and toss well.
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says
I am literally OBSESSED with couscous right now. I want it in/on everything! What a great salad – perfect for spring!
I am constantly finding random cans of tuna lurking in my pantry too. It’s the strangest thing!
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Christine says
This salad is AMAZING!!! I’m always worried that roasted red peppers will take over the flavor, but it didn’t in this dish. I will say that I was so excited to try this and didn’t have couscous on hand, so I made it with penne pasta. Delish!!
Caroline says
Mmm healthy, delicious and colorful! What a great dish. Oye, I need to get started on that spring cleaning thing. I don’t even want to know how many duplicates of cans/spices, etc I have in my pantry!!
Eileen says
This salad sounds great! I love how fast and easy it is–while still clearly being tasty and satisfying. 🙂
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
oh fabulous! i love fancy tuna salads 🙂
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
I need to figure out what to do with my Hurricane Supply of tuna too… great idea!
Joanne says
Maybe you can send some of your spring cleaning vibes my way because yeah…that needs to happen in my life!
What a great use of the canned tuna! This salad is full of so many great mediterranean flavors!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
I am a fan of canned tuna with more Mediterranean flavors instead of just mayo so this sounds great to me!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
I love all your hearty salad posts. And I love to add a little tuna on top of my lunch salads often.
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
15 cans? Wow. This recipe sounds SUPER amazing, so I know you’ll use them all up in no time. I bet this would be good without the tuna, too, as a side dish.