Tuna-Couscous-Chickpea Salad

Baby Spinach and Fennel Toss
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Ingredients

  • 1 (10-oz) pkg whole wheat couscous
  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or use parsley)
  • 2 (12-oz) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Combine couscous, chickpeas, tuna, and cilantro in a serving bowl.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice, oil, cumin, paprika, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; pour over couscous mixture, and toss. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add spinach, fennel, and onion; toss.

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