Name: Mediterranean Tuna and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 0.33 cup dry orzo pasta; 6 oz canned tuna in water; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup cucumber; 2 tbsp red onion; 5 whole kalamata olives; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Nutrition

Per serving

454 calories

Protein: 42g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 52g; 45% of calories
Fat: 10g; 19% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions, about 8-9 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, drain the tuna thoroughly and flake it into a large mixing bowl with a fork.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely mince the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Once the orzo is finished, drain it in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled.
Add the chilled orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives to the bowl with the tuna.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring the tuna is evenly distributed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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